Cheesy Green Pasta BakeCheesy Green Pasta Bake
Cheesy Green Pasta Bake
Cheesy Green Pasta Bake
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Cheesy Green Pasta Bake
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings1
Cook Time30 Minutes
Ingredients
1 cup baby spinach, washed
2-3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup parsley, washed
3 1/2 cup whole milk, divided
3 tbs Country Crock® Original Spread
3 tbs all-purpose flour
1 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
elbow macaroni, cooked, al Dante (reserve 1 cup pasta water)
1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
1/2 cup peas
Parmesan for garnish
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

 

2. In a food processor, add spinach, garlic, parsley and milk and blend on high speed, until smooth. Set aside.

 

3. In a large saucepan on medium heat, add Country Crock Original Spread and then add the flour to make a roux, whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes over low to medium heat, adjusting as needed.

 

4. Now slowly pour your milk into the roux and whisk continuously, bringing it to a boil.

 

5. Reduce heat to low and whisk continuously until sauce starts to thicken and is bubbling.

 

6. Add shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce and whisk until melted. Once cheese is melted, add the green mixture and reserved pasta water, mix thoroughly.

 

7. Stir in pasta, broccoli, and peas. Season with salt and pepper.

 

8. Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread cheese all over it before placing in the oven.

 

9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cheese starts bubbling.

 

10. Garnish with parmesan, serve hot and enjoy!

 

30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 1 servings
1 cup baby spinach, washed
Wholesome Pantry Organic Blend Baby Spinach & Spring Mix, 5 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Blend Baby Spinach & Spring Mix, 5 oz, 5 Ounce
On Sale! Limit 4
$1.99 was $2.99$0.40/oz
2-3 garlic cloves
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
1/2 cup parsley, washed
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Singles Curly Parsley, 0.25 oz
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Singles Curly Parsley, 0.25 oz, 0.25 Ounce
$1.39$5.56/oz
3 1/2 cup whole milk, divided
Bowl & Basket 2% Reduced Fat Milk, half gallon
Bowl & Basket 2% Reduced Fat Milk, half gallon, 0.5 Gallon
$2.59$5.18/gal
3 tbs Country Crock® Original Spread
Country Crock Original 40% Vegetable Oil Spread, 45 oz
Country Crock Original 40% Vegetable Oil Spread, 45 oz, 45 Ounce
On Sale! Limit 4
$7.69 was $7.99$0.17/oz
3 tbs all-purpose flour
Bowl & Basket Pre-Sifted Bleached Enriched All Purpose Flour, 32 oz
Bowl & Basket Pre-Sifted Bleached Enriched All Purpose Flour, 32 oz, 2 Pound
$2.19$1.10/lb
1 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
Kraft Shredded Fat Free Cheddar Natural Cheese, 7 oz
Kraft Shredded Fat Free Cheddar Natural Cheese, 7 oz, 7 Ounce
$3.59$0.51/oz
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Bowl & Basket Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese
Bowl & Basket Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese, 1 Pound
On Sale!
$5.99/lb was $7.49/lb$5.99/lb
elbow macaroni, cooked, al Dante (reserve 1 cup pasta water)
Bowl & Basket Elbow Pasta, 16 oz
Bowl & Basket Elbow Pasta, 16 oz, 16 Ounce
$1.29$0.08/oz
1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
Bowl & Basket Broccoli Florets, 12 oz
Bowl & Basket Broccoli Florets, 12 oz, 12 Ounce
$2.99$0.25/oz
1/2 cup peas
Wholesome Pantry Organic Sweet Peas, 15 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Sweet Peas, 15 oz, 15 Ounce
$1.99$0.13/oz
Parmesan for garnish
ShopRite Shaved Parmesan Cheese, 6 oz
ShopRite Shaved Parmesan Cheese, 6 oz, 6 Ounce
$4.49$0.75/oz
Salt to taste
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 48 oz
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 48 oz, 48 Ounce
$3.99$0.08/oz
Pepper to taste
McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 3.12 oz
McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 3.12 oz, 3.12 Ounce
$6.59$2.11/oz

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

 

2. In a food processor, add spinach, garlic, parsley and milk and blend on high speed, until smooth. Set aside.

 

3. In a large saucepan on medium heat, add Country Crock Original Spread and then add the flour to make a roux, whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes over low to medium heat, adjusting as needed.

 

4. Now slowly pour your milk into the roux and whisk continuously, bringing it to a boil.

 

5. Reduce heat to low and whisk continuously until sauce starts to thicken and is bubbling.

 

6. Add shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce and whisk until melted. Once cheese is melted, add the green mixture and reserved pasta water, mix thoroughly.

 

7. Stir in pasta, broccoli, and peas. Season with salt and pepper.

 

8. Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread cheese all over it before placing in the oven.

 

9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cheese starts bubbling.

 

10. Garnish with parmesan, serve hot and enjoy!