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Greek Mac and Cheese

A healthy and flavorful twist on classic mac and cheese with Greek-inspired ingredients like feta, spinach, tomatoes, and olives.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Delallo Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup red onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low fat milk
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 5 ounces crumbled feta cheese divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1.5 cups cherry or grape tomatoes quartered
  • 10 pitted Kalamata olives chopped
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add the pasta and cook until just under al dente according to package directions.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a deep casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the red onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gradually add milk, whisking until the mixture boils and thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and one-third of the feta cheese until melted. Add oregano, marjoram, and pepper.
  7. Stir in tomatoes, olives, and spinach. Season with salt as needed.
  8. Drain the pasta slightly under al dente and transfer to the casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the pasta and top with remaining feta.
  9. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden on top. Garnish with dill or parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish combines traditional Greek flavors with comforting mac and cheese.