Sweet Potato And Spinach Mac And Cheese
Savour the delightful blend of tender sweet potato, creamy cheeses, and wholesome whole wheat pasta in this scrumptious baked dish. Creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor, this sweet potato pasta bake will surely become a favorite at your table. Let the rich aroma of garlic and melted cheese fill your kitchen as you prepare this comforting meal that is perfect for any day of the week.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 3 cups whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cup milk
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup asiago cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 handfuls spinach
Instructions
- Peel and cube sweet potato. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add sweet potato, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Place cooked sweet potato in large bowl and mash, using a splash of the milk, until smooth.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil again with a pinch of salt and cook pasta as instructed 6 to 8 minutes. Pasta should still be al dente (and not overcooked). Drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add garlic, over medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and let cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining milk, salt and pepper; cook until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and whisk in sweet potato puree. Mix together the cheeses and add 3/4 of the cheese mixture.
- In a large casserole dish, add pasta, spinach, and cheese sauce. Mix until spinach is slightly wilted and pasta is well coated with cheese sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until cheese on top is bubbling and browning.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
4-6
Nutrition
- Calories: 440 calories
- Sugar Content: 8.7
- Sodium Content: 516
- Fat Content: 17.3
- Carbohydrate Content: 51.9
- Protein Content: 21.8
- Cholesterol Content: 48.8
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