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Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes

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Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes

Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 442 calories, 22g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of nonfat evaporated milk, whole-grain shell pasta, grapes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the grapes you could follow this main course with the White Grapes and Champagne Granita as a dessert.

Instructions

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Preheat the broiler to high.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add the shells and cook according to package directions.
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Drain, reserving some of the pasta water and set aside.
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Meanwhile, arrange the tomatoes, cut-side up, on baking sheet and broil until wrinkled and soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Combine the breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of the oil and the Italian seasoning.
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Sprinkle over the tomatoes. Continue to broil until golden brown, about 1 minute.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the flour and garlic, stirring until the flour turns light brown, about 1 minute.
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Add the pumpkin puree and evaporated milk, bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook until sauce just begins to bubble and thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Stir until melted, about 1 minute.
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Add the spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
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Add the cooked pasta and stir until coated, thin out with the reserved pasta water as desired. Divide the mac n cheese, tomatoes and grapes among four plates.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score63
Very Healthy
CuisinesAmerican
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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