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Mediterranean Macaroni and Cheese
A delicious Mediterranean take on the classic mac and cheese!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking dish
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- pot
- saucepan
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish or a 9-inch deep dish pie dish, set aside.
butter (, plus more for baking dish)2 Tbsp
2
In a small mixing bowl, combine drained diced tomatoes, chopped olives, 1 Tbsp fresh basil and dried oregano, set aside. Boil pasta to al dente according to directions listed on package.
chopped fresh basil (, plus more for garnish)1 Tbsp
3
Drain pasta well and return to pot. Meanwhile, melt butter along with olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft and lightly golden, about ⏱️ 3 - 4 minutes, adding in garlic during the last minute of sauteing.
butter (, plus more for baking dish)2 Tbsp
4
Whisk in flour, and cook stirring constantly for ⏱️ 1 minute. While whisking vigorously, slowly pour in milk and bring mixture just to a boil, stirring constantly.
flour3 Tbsp
5
Once mixture reaches a boil reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring constantly until mixture has thickened, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in 2 oz feta cheese and mozzarella cheese then season with salt and pepper to taste.
shredded mozzarella cheese2 oz
6
Pour tomato mixture over well drained pasta in pot and toss, then pour sauce over pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Pour coated pasta mixture into prepared baking dish.
7
Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 4 oz crumbled feta cheese. Bake in preheated oven ⏱️ 20 - 25 minutes until edges are bubbling and top is golden brown.
crumbled feta cheese6 oz
8
Serve warm garnished with fresh basil ribbons if desired.
chopped fresh basil (, plus more for garnish)1 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
413 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
6 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
670 mg
protein Content
15 g
cholesterol Content
51 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
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