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
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
8
ounces
Macaroni, whole-wheat, cooked
8
ounces
sharp cheddar cheese
1/2
cup (8 fl oz)
Yogurt, plain, low fat
2
cups
Spinach
1/4
teaspoon
onion powder
1/4
teaspoon
garlic powder
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Cook the macaroni according to the package''s instructions.
2
Place the spinach leaves in the bottom of a strainer and pour the pasta over top to drain and wilt the spinach
3
save about 1/2 cup of the pasta water
4
return the cooked macaroni and spinach to the pot.
5
add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to e pot and stir in the cheese until melted.
6
Stir in the Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste, until smooth and creamy.
7
stir in the remaining pasta water to thin if necessary.
8
Serve immediately.