Green mac and cheese

Enjoy this low-cost, delicious vegetarian dinner that is ready in 25 minutes!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

250g cherry tomatoes
225g wholemeal penne
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 brown onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs
400g baby spinach leaves, plus extra to garnish
1 cup mozzarella, shredded

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place tomatoes on prepared tray and roast for 10 minutes or until softened.

2 Meanwhile, cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving 1½ cups liquid.

3 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, dried herbs and freshly ground black pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add spinach and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Add reserved pasta water. Using a handheld blender, blend until combined and smooth.

4 Return pasta to pan, stirring well to coat in green sauce. Transfer pasta mixture to an ovenproof dish, top with cheese and roasted tomatoes, then bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Serve green mac and cheese garnished with extra spinach.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 401 cal

Kilojoules 1675 kJ

Protein 17.5 g

Total fat 17.3 g

Saturated fat 6 g

Carbohydrates 37.9 g

Sugar 3.5 g

Dietary fibre 10.9 g

Sodium 263 mg

Calcium 371 mg

Iron 5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.