Spring Mac 'n' Cheese

This better-for-you mac 'n' cheese uses Greek-style yoghurt instead of cream and adds herbs and lemon zest for a fresh take on an old fave 👨‍🍳
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Serves: 6

Ingredients​

  • 2 cups Gluten Free elbow pasta
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large bunch English spinach, trimmed, roughly shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek Style Yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh dill, plus extra to serve
  • 1/4 cup grated tasty cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Method​

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 190C/170C fan-forced.
  • Step 2
    Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions until tender. Drain well. Return to pan.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion for 2 minutes or until just starting to soften. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until wilted. Add to pasta. Toss to combine.
  • Step 4
    Whisk yoghurt and flour in a bowl until well combined. Season well with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon rind and dill. Add to pasta mixture, stirring well to coat. Spoon mixture into a 6-cup-capacity ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with combined tasty and parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Sprinkle with extra dill. Serve immediately.

Enjoy! 👨‍🍳
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