Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-grain medium shell pasta; 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree; One 12-ounce can nonfat evaporated milk; 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar; 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups baby spinach (about 3 ounces); 2 cups grapes

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole-grain medium shell pasta
4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
One 12-ounce can nonfat evaporated milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups baby spinach (about 3 ounces)
2 cups grapes

1
Preheat the broiler to high.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3
Add the shells and cook according to package directions.
4
Drain, reserving some of the pasta water and set aside.
5
Meanwhile, arrange the tomatoes, cut-side up, on baking sheet and broil until wrinkled and soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
6
Combine the breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of the oil and the Italian seasoning.
7
Sprinkle over the tomatoes.
8
Continue to broil until golden brown, about 1 minute.
9
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
10
Add the flour and garlic, stirring until the flour turns light brown, about 1 minute.
11
Add the pumpkin puree and evaporated milk, bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook until sauce just begins to bubble and thickens, 4 to 5 minutes.
12
Stir in the Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
13
Stir until melted, about 1 minute.
14
Add the spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
15
Add the cooked pasta and stir until coated, thin out with the reserved pasta water as desired.
16
Divide the mac n cheese, tomatoes and grapes among four plates.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole-grain medium shell pasta, 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, 2 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes

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