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Green Mac and Cheese - This Green Mac and Cheese has gooey ricotta, mozzarella and cheddar, but with lots of yummy garlicky greens packed in too. Perfect for a family dinner.

Green Mac and Cheese

This Green Mac and Cheese has gooey ricotta, mozzarella and cheddar, but with lots of yummy garlicky greens packed in too. Perfect for a family dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Green Mac and Cheese, Green Mac and Cheese Tasty, Green Mac and Cheese Toddler
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Stovetop
  • Oven grill
  • Deep, oven-proof frying pan or casserole dish
  • Stick blender (opt.)

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup frozen baby peas
  • 1 bunch silverbeet large
  • 400 g pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup pasta water
  • 250 g ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 125 g grated mozzarella and cheddar mix 250 g total for the recipe
  • 125 g grated mozzarella and cheddar mix 250 g total for the recipe
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Place a pot of salted water on to boil, lid on. Preheat the grill on your oven.
    Place a pot of salted water on to boil.
  • Peel and mince garlic. Measure out peas. Pull leaves from ribs of silverbeet and slice into thick slices.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 cup frozen baby peas, 1 bunch silverbeet
    Prep garlic, peas and silverbeet.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and set a timer to cook until al dente.
    400 g pasta shells
    Add pasta to boiling water.
  • Heat a large, deep, oven proof frying pan or casserole dish over medium heat. Add oil, then garlic, nutmeg and cinnamon and stir until fragrant.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    Heat a deep frypan and add oil, garlic, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • Add silverbeet and pasta water and cook, stirring, until wilted, for 1-2 minutes. Option to use a stick blender to blend the silverbeet to make this “hidden veg.”
    1 bunch silverbeet, ⅓ cup pasta water
    Add silverbeet and pasta water and cook until wilted.
  • Stir through peas, ricotta and Dijon mustard and combine well. Taste and season with salt and pepper (opt.). Add the drained pasta and half the grated cheese mix and stir through again. Smooth down the top.
    1 cup frozen baby peas, 250 g ricotta, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, Salt and pepper, 125 g grated mozzarella and cheddar mix
    Add the drained pasta and half the grated cheese mix and stir.
  • Top with remaining grated cheese and place under your grill (lowest rack if you have the option) for 3-4 minutes, or until the top is golden.
    125 g grated mozzarella and cheddar mix
    Top with remaining grated cheese.
  • Serve up big spoonfuls of this easy pasta bake.
    Green Mac and Cheese - Serve up big spoonfuls of this easy pasta bake.

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Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5583IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 523mg | Iron: 4mg