Greek Mac N Cheese

Submitted by joyce_ringer

"Greek Mac & Cheese Casserole | Recipe by MYFITNESSPAL'S RECIPES AUGUST 10, 2017 SHARE IT: 905138 Greek Mac & Cheese Casserole | Recipe Feta cheese, along with tons of spinach and scads of herbs, means this green-packed version of mac and cheese has plenty of flavor without a heavy cream sauce. You can prep it to the point of baking up to 2 days ahead; keep it covered and chilled and pop it in the oven just before you’re ready to eat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces large elbow macaroni or 8 ounces other hollow pasta
• 1 lb spinach
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 onion, finely chopped
• 6 scallions, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 8 sprigs parsley, chopped (leaves)
• 6 sprigs dill, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 ounces provolone cheese
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to box directions, drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, heat a pot over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup water and the spinach. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until spinach is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold, running water to cool. Use your hands to squeeze as much liquid out of the spinach as possible; working in small handfuls. Fluff the spinach back up a bit, place in a large bowl and set aside.
4. Return the pot to medium-high heat, add the oil, onions, scallions and salt. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add to the spinach. Toss in the parsley and dill. Stir everything together. Add the pepper and nutmeg; stir to combine.
5. Add 3/4 of the cheeses. Stir to mix. Add the pasta; stir to combine.
6. Coat an 8-by-8 baking dish with cooking spray. Dump the mixture into the dish, top with the remaining cheese and bake until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.