Kale-Feta Macaroni and Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8-oz) pkg chickpea pasta shells (see Note)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups 2% reduced-fat milk
  • ½ (5.2-oz) pkg garlic-herb spreadable cheese
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour; add milk, stirring until smooth. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low.
  2. Stir in spreadable cheese, kale, ½ cup feta, ¼ cup mozzarella, and salt and pepper to taste. Fold in pasta, and transfer to a 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining ½ feta and ¼ cup mozzarella. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach
  • 2 apples, chopped
  • ⅓ cup roasted sliced almonds

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together vinegar mustard, honey, oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a serving bowl. Add spinach, apples, and nuts; toss.

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