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Green mac and cheese

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

  • Time to make: 20 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 3.2
Ingredients

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
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    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.

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