Ready in 45 minutes, for 16 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- bell pepper
- olive oil
- cilantro
- garlic
- onion
EQUIPMENT:
- pot
1) Heat a large saucepot with a drizzle of olive oil and add the onion, garlic, bell pepper and cilantro and let saut until the onion is clear.
INGREDIENTS:
- spinach
2) Add the frozen creamed spinach and continue to saut until the spinach is thawed.
INGREDIENTS:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- cottage cheese
- macaroni
- ketchup
- milk
EQUIPMENT:
- food processor
3) Add the ketchup and stir, continuing to saut on low.In a food processor combine the cottage cheese, milk and 4 oz. of the shredded cheddar cheese. Process until the cottage is smooth.Prepare the macaroni as directed.
INGREDIENTS:
- cooked macaroni
- cheddar cheese
- cottage cheese
- spinach
EQUIPMENT:
- pot
4) Add the cooked macaroni to the saucepot with the sauting spinach and toss add the processed cottage cheese mixture and toss. Turn off heat. Top with the remaining 4 oz. of cheddar cheese. Cover and let the cheddar cheese melt. This takes only a second or two.