Spinach Mac and Cheese
one cup per serving
Ingredients
- 6 ounces pasta elbow, dry
- 1 tablespoon light margarine ICBINB
- ⅛ cup sweet white onion diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups baby spinach packed
- ¾ cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup reduced fat, part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup reduced fat, 2% milk cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium/high heat. Add the margarine and allow it to melt. Bring to a slight simmer then add the minced onion and garlic. Allow the garlic and onion to cook in the margarine for about 5 minutes. Do not let the margarine burn but allow it to get a really nice golden brown color
- Stir the flour into the onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until golden. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly.
- Add in all the spinach and stir together until it’s wilted down. Stir in the cheeses and allow it to melt. Add in the pasta and toss to coat.
- Add the seasonings (to taste) and toss to coat
myWW Points per Serving:
💚: 7
💙: 7
💜: 3 (if using 100% whole grain pasta)
✔️: 250 calories
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