Spinach-Tomato Mac and Cheese
Steamed Broccoli
Beverage Recommendation
Fre Alcohol-Removed Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg ziti pasta
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 (6-oz) pkg baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2½ cups milk
- 2½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 (8-oz) balls fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup vegan panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook grape tomatoes in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until beginning to char. Remove from pot; set grape tomatoes aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes. Gradually stir in spinach and garlic; cook until just wilted. Remove from pot, and add to grape tomatoes.
- Melt butter in same pot over medium heat; whisk in flour and salt. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Cook, whisking often, 8 to 10 minutes or until thick. Gradually whisk in cheese until melted.
- Stir in tomato-spinach mixture and pasta. Spoon into a 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange tomato slices on top of casserole.
- Stir together breadcrumbs, basil, and 1 Tbsp oil; sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook broccoli according to package directions; toss with oil and seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
847
|
72
|
919
|
| Fat (g) | 39 | 5 | 44 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Protein (g) | 31 | 3 | 34 |
| Carb (g) | 83 | 6 | 89 |
| Fiber (g) | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 892 | 31 | 923 |
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