Robbie's Recipes: Low-Fat Baked Macaroni, Cheese and Spinach


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Baked Macaroni,
Cheese & Spinach

Serves: 6
Prep. Time: 0:45

15 oz. tub low-fat ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1/2 cup egg substitute OR 2 eggs - beaten
2 tsp. prepared brown mustard
1 1/2 tsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. bag elbow macaroni - prepared as directed
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
2 packed cups torn fresh spinach
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese - low-fat okay
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tsp. paprika

-Spray a 13" X 9" X 2" or 3 quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
-In a food processor or blender, mix ricotta, milk, egg substitute, mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
-In a saucepan over low heat, stir together cooked macaroni, cheddar, and spinach until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
-Stir ricotta mixture into macaroni mixture, then scrape into prepared baking dish.
-In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni and cheese.
-Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes.

Notes: Low Fat!

Make It A Meal: Serve with Baked Chicken Breast With Fresh Basil

Other Macaroni and Cheese recipes on this site:

Market Macaroni & Cheese

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Made this for my mom and sister. It was like a white mac and cheese, but different. Will try again, probably serving with fish on the side.
Very bland tasting, possibly could use more cheddar cheese or add tuna to give it more flavor.