Serve a more health-conscious version of Macaroni and Cheese with this classic home-style dish. A flavorful mix of spinach and spices combines perfectly with cottage cheese for a tasty sauce over radiatore pasta. Substitute this for your regular box dinner for a quick and easy healthy meal.
RecipeSavants.comServe a more health-conscious version of Macaroni and Cheese with this classic home-style dish. A flavorful mix of spinach and spices combines perfectly with cottage cheese for a tasty sauce over radiatore pasta. Substitute this for your regular box dinner for a quick and easy healthy meal.Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Grains Recipes, RecipesGrainsAmericanCheesy Spinach With Radiatore PastaPT35MServes 4
Ingredients:
4 Cups Radiatore Pasta [3/4Lb]1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice3 Tablespoons Olive Oil0.5 Teaspoon Salt0.5 Teaspoon Pepper1 Medium Onion1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme0.25 Cup Vegetable Broth1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano10 Ounces Fresh Spinach2 Cloves Garlic0.5 Cup Light Cottage CheeseCook pasta following package direction until al dente. Drain. In the meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic with oregano and thyme until onions are translucent, for 5 minutes. Add in remaining oil along with cooked pasta. Then stir in spinach, lemon juice, broth, and salt and pepper. Toss well to combine. Cook over low until spinach is wilted, or for about 4 to 5 minutes. Lastly, stir in cottage cheese and serve.