Macaroni-And-Cheese Florentine Recipe

Name: Macaroni-And-Cheese Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-oz.) package multigrain or whole wheat elbow macaroni; 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash of ground red pepper; 2 (8-oz.) blocks 2% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (10-oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained; Butter-flavored cooking spray; 1/2 cup soft whole grain white breadcrumbs (about 1 oz.)

Servings: persons

1 (8-oz.) package multigrain or whole wheat elbow macaroni
2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of ground red pepper
2 (8-oz.) blocks 2% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (10-oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2 cup soft whole grain white breadcrumbs (about 1 oz.)

1
Prepare macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and butter; drain well.
2
Place milk and next 4 ingredients in a quart jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously 1 minute. Stir together milk mixture, cheese, spinach, and macaroni.
3
Pour macaroni mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with butter-flavored cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs; lightly coat breadcrumbs with cooking spray.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
5
Note: For testing purposes, we used Barilla Plus pasta and Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Whole Grain White Bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-oz.) package multigrain or whole wheat elbow macaroni, 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Macaroni-And-Cheese Florentine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Macaroni-And-Cheese Florentine

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