Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

The American dish mac 'n' cheese is traditionally made with macaroni and cheese sauce. Typically, it's rich and rich. This recipe offers a lower-calorie, healthier version of mac 'n' cheese that's also delicious. First, replace regular macaroni with fiber-rich whole-grain shells. Second, replace some of the cheese in the sauce with pumpkin puree. This won't significantly affect the flavor, but it will also infuse the sauce with healthy fiber and add a pleasant color. For cheese, choose low-fat mozzarella and cheddar. Stir fresh spinach and cooked shells into the sauce. Their shape allows you to enjoy a generous amount of the delicious, gooey sauce with each spoonful. Serve with crispy baked tomatoes and fresh grapes.

Ingredients:

• 220g whole grain medium shells (pasta)
• 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons whole grain breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp + 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 can (350 g) of concentrated milk
• 0.5 tbsp. low-fat grated cheddar
• 0.5 cups semi-skimmed mozzarella
• 1/4 tbsp. grated parmesan
• 4 cups spinach (about 100 g)
• 2 cups of grapes

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Recipes with similar ingredients

pasta, pumpkin puree, plum tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasonings, milk, grape

We recommend

Preparation:

Step 1
• Preheat oven to grill mode.
Step 2
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the clams and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving a small amount of water.
Step 3
• Meanwhile, arrange the tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet and broil until soft, 4-5 minutes. Mix together the breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle the mixture over the tomatoes. Continue broiling until golden brown, about 1 minute.
Step 4
• In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the flour and garlic, stirring until the flour is golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the pumpkin puree and evaporated milk, bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Stir until all the cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
Step 5
• Add the spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat with the sauce, thinning it with more of the reserved pasta water if necessary. Divide the pasta with cheese, tomatoes, and grapes among four plates.

Votes: 1