Recipe Name Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese Submitted by Guest
Recipe Description Healthy alternative of normal Mac and cheese
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 9 Cook Time (minutes) 10 Ready In (minutes) 19
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
8
ouncesMacaroni, whole-wheat, cooked
8
ouncessharp cheddar cheese
1/2
cup (8 fl oz)Yogurt, plain, low fat
2
cupsSpinach
1/4
teaspoononion powder
1/4
teaspoongarlic powder
Steps
Sequence Step
1Cook the macaroni according to the package''s instructions.
2Place the spinach leaves in the bottom of a strainer and pour the pasta over top to drain and wilt the spinach
3save about 1/2 cup of the pasta water
4return the cooked macaroni and spinach to the pot.
5add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to e pot and stir in the cheese until melted.
6Stir in the Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste, until smooth and creamy.
7stir in the remaining pasta water to thin if necessary.
8Serve immediately.