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Spinach Artichoke Macaroni and Cheese

Healthy spin to the classic mac and cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 467

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 oz chopped onions, frozen half a bag
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can artichoke hearts drained and rough chopped
  • 1 lb uncooked pasta
  • 16 oz baby spinach
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded shredded
  • 1 cup low fat mozzarella, shredded half a bag
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Method
 

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute. Add oil. Once hot, add onion. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add garlic and stir. Cook for another minute. Add artichoke hearts and cook an additional minute.
  3. Add uncooked pasta and 4 cups (one box) of broth. Mix well and make sure that most of the pasta is covered with liquid.
  4. Close Instant Pot with pressure valve closed to sealed. Cook on pressure cook for 4 minutes and then quick release.
  5. Once the pressure has released, open the Instant Pot and stir the pasta. Water may need to be added if there isn't any liquid remaining.
  6. Gently fold the spinach into the pasta. It's easier to do this handfuls at a time while the spinach wilts.
  7. Add cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Add red pepper flakes and stir until the cheeses are melted and mixed evenly.