Is it really possible to make healthy mac and cheese?!One of the best ways to make a creamy mac and cheese without adding fat is to use Greek yogurt instead of butter.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine For Kids, Worldwide
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4serves
Ingredients
2cupswhole wheat elbow pasta
2cupsshredded cheesea sharp cheddar is great
1/2cupGreek yogurt
2cupsfresh spinach
1/4tsponion powder
1/4tspgarlic powder
salt & pepperto taste
Instructions
Cook the macaroni according to the package’s instructions (about 8-10 minutes), until al dente.
Place the spinach leaves in the bottom of a strainer, and pour the pasta over top to drain and wilt the spinach. Save about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Return the cooked macaroni and wilted spinach to the pot.
Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the pot, and stir in the cheese until melted. Stir in the greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, until smooth and creamy. Stir in the remaining pasta water to thin, if necessary. Serve immediately.