A fresh and healthy Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese that is made for the whole family. A great way to get in some nutritious vegetables like tomatoes and spinach by incorporating them into everyone’s most loved pasta dish – macaroni and cheese.
Cook the macaroni, spinach mixture and garlic-onion tomatoes separately then mix them together with freshly made cheese sauce, bake it all together in the oven and voila, mac ‘n cheese to perfection.
To make Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Cook macaroni according to the package instructions, leaving out the salt, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and add onion, garlic and ¼ tsp salt and cook, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until softened and tender.
Gradually add spinach with 1 tablespoon of water at a time, if needed, and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
Over a medium-high heat, add tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until softened. Once cooked, remove from heat and add to the spinach mix in the bowl.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add flour, pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and whisk together. Cook, continuously whisking for 2 minutes.
Gradually add the milk and broth and continue cooking while whisking for 1-2 minutes until thickened and bubbling.
Add ¾ cup cheese and continue whisking until melted.
Add the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce to the spinach mix in the bowl and mix together, well.
Transfer the spinach-tomato macaroni to a 2 quarts baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
Remove from the oven and enjoy hot!
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Simply delicious meal. I made it on a rainy day and my husband loved every bite. The spinach added a nice twist to our favorite mac and cheese.
Making Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese was a delightful family experience! My kids helped mix in the fresh veggies, and we all loved the cheesy goodness! It was so easy to make. Now it's our go-to comfort dish for movie night. We can’t stop talking about it!
Absolutely delish!
I made this Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese for a cozy night in with friends. It was super easy and turned out creamy and delicious. Everyone loved how the spinach and tomatoes added a fresh twist to a classic dish. This will definitly be a new go-to recipe for me!
Superb mac and cheese!
OMG, I made this Spinach-Tomato Mac & Cheese for my friends and they LOVED it! So simple too. Best way to sneak in veggies without anyone noticing! Feels so proud of cooking this!
Simply scrumptious! My kids loved this recipe, and it's so easy to make. Perfect for a family dinner!
This recipe is simply great! I made it for my nephew who loves macaroni and cheese. He was thrilled to see the spinach and tomatoes mixed in. It's an easy way to sneak in veggies! Now, it's a family favorite. I'll definitely make it again!
Great recipe! Made it for a friend’s gathering and everyone loved it. Fresh flavors combined with cheesy goodness made it a hit!
Superb family dish
Easiest mac & cheese ever! Loved it!
Superb recipe! I made this Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese for my niece's birthday, and she loved it. It was so easy to make, and I felt good about sneaking in those veggies. A perfect comfort dish for any occasion.
Delicious!
Superb! I made this dish for my friends and they loved it. It was so easy to prepare and the combination of spinach and tomatoes was just fantastic. I felt so proud serving this healthy meal, it was a hit at our get-together!
OMG, y'all! This Spinach-Tomato Mac & Cheese is like a game changer! I made it for the fam last night and they gobbled it up! Plus, I was worried about hiding veggies, but they didn't even notice! So good!
