Kale and Sweetpotato Baked Mac n Cheese Casserole
Whether you prefer pasta before or after a run (or both), this kale and sweetpotato baked mac ‘n cheese casserole is the perfect option to fuel your activity, filled with replenishing carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants, iron and electrolytes.Created by: Bucket List Tummy
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 Medium sweetpotatoes, cooked and masked (about 2 cups)
- 6 Cups whole wheat pasta We used rotini
- 2 Cups chopped kale, stems removed
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- ¾ Teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 eggs
- ¼ Cup low fat milk
- 1¼ Cups shredded mozzarella (or cheese of choice) and a handful more for topping.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Coat the inside of a large casserole dish with olive oil or butter.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions (but keep al dente).
- While pasta is cooking, saute kale in olive oil with spices for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly wilted.
- Drain cooked pasta and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Once cooled, add pasta, mashed sweet potatoes, spices, and kale to medium bowl and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and cheese, and add to pasta and sweet potato mixture.
- Mix well and and pour into large casserole dish, reserving extra cheese to sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese has melted and top begins to brown.
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Notes
Note – Remember not to overcook the pasta since it will further cook during baking.
Nutrition Facts
Kale and Sweetpotato Baked Mac n Cheese Casserole
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
654
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
151
mg
50
%
Sodium
793
mg
34
%
Potassium
877
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
97
g
32
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
20136
IU
403
%
Vitamin C
49
mg
59
%
Calcium
360
mg
36
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
Net Carbohydrates
92
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 793mgPotassium: 877mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20136IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 360mgIron: 6mgNet Carbohydrates: 92g