Veggie Stuffed Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Veggie Stuffed Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat macaroni; 2 tablespoons dry whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon butter; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 1 ¾ cups nonfat milk; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese; 1 cup low fat cottage cheese; 1 pinch nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 6 cups shredded fresh spinach; 1 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes with juice; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole wheat macaroni
2 tablespoons dry whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon butter
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 ¾ cups nonfat milk
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
6 cups shredded fresh spinach
1 ½ cups canned diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Lightly coat a 9 X 13 dish with cooking spray.
3
Cook pasta, drain.
4
Mix next 3 together.
5
Heat 1 1/2 cups milk until steaming.
6
Which remaining milk with the flour till smooth and add to hot milk and cook until thickened.
7
About 3-7 minutes.
8
Add cheese to the sauce and stir.
9
Stir in cottage cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg and salt and pepper.
10
Stir in pasta.
11
Spread half into baking dish.
12
Place the spinach evenly on top then the diced tomatoes.
13
Spread remaining pasta over the top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole wheat macaroni, 2 tablespoons dry whole wheat breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon butter, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Veggie Stuffed Macaroni and Cheese 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.

Veggie Stuffed Macaroni and Cheese

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