Greek Mac & Cheese Casserole

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Greek Mac & Cheese Casserole

Found online at: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Greek
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 379 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cook Pasta

  • Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
  • Cook the pasta according to box directions, drain and set aside.

Cook Spinach

  • 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.

Saute Onions and Scallions

  • Return the pot to medium-high heat, add the oil, onions, scallions and salt.
  • Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Combine Ingredients (in the saute pot)

  • Combine spinach and saute'd onions and scallions.
  • Toss in the parsley and dill.
  • Stir everything together.
  • Add the pepper and nutmeg; stir to combine.
  • Add 3/4 of the cheeses. Stir to mix.
  • Add the pasta; stir to combine.

Cook in Baking Dish

  • 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.

Rest Dish and Serve

  • Let sit about 5 minutes before cutting into 4 pieces.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Found online at: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/greek-mac-cheese-casserole-recipe/
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