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Greek Style Mac and (Feta) Cheese
Creamy and tangy pasta with a Greek touch, but without all the fat.
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Author Elena Paravantes, MS, RD
- ½ pound pasta
- 3 ounces feta
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon mint
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 pepper chopped
- ¼ cup chopped olives
- Pepper/Salt to taste
Preheat oven at 350 Fahrenheit (180 C)
Boil the pasta according to the directions
In a pan heat about 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil and sauté the onion and pepper until soft.
Add the herbs and olives and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
In a bowl mash the feta with yogurt and cream cheese until creamy. Add some pepper.
Once the pasta in boiled, drain and put back in the pot and add the cooked vegetables and the rest of the olive oil.
Add the cheese sauce and mix well. You can sprinkle a small amount of dry cheese such as parmesan on top.
Pour into a casserole and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.