Baked Macaroni, Cheese & Spinach
INGREDIENTS
- Servings: 6
- 15 oz. tub low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 1/4 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 2 tsp. prepared brown mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 lb. bag elbow macaroni - prepared as directed
- 2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- 2 cups torn fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese - low-fat okay
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. paprika
DIRECTIONS
- -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!