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    Lemony Kale Mac and Cheese with Gremolata Bread Crumbs

    Preparation Time: 10 mins.
    Cooking Time: 10 mins.
    Servings: 4
    • 10 mins.
    • 10 mins.
    • 4 servings

    Here’s an easy way to dress up packaged macaroni and cheese that will appeal to kids and adults alike.

    Ingredients

    1 pkg (200 g) Italpasta Prepared Dinner Macaroni and Cheese, Extra Creamy
    2 cups (500 g) chopped baby kale
    2 tbsp (30 mL) finely grated lemon zest, divided
    1/3 cup (75 mL) Italpasta Italian-Style Bread Crumbs, toasted
    1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
    2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

    Steps

    1. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in kale and 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest; cook over low heat for about 2 minutes or until kale is wilted.
    2. Stir together bread crumbs, remaining lemon zest, cheese, parsley, pepper and salt.
    3. Divide macaroni and cheese among bowls and sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.

    Tip: Substitute baby spinach for the kale if desired.

    Nutritional Information

    Per 1/4 recipe
    Calories 390, Fat 17g, Cholesterol 45mg, Sodium 1000mg, Carbohydrate 46g, Fibre 2g, Sugars 8g, Protein 14g