Name: 5 Ingredient Mediterranean Feta Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/2 pound elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 oz. feta cheese (cubed or crumbled); 1 egg (lightly beaten); 8 oz. sour cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Cook Time - 30 mins

This 5-ingredient Mediterranean feta mac and cheese is the perfect solution for when you crave a fresh twist on the old classic. It's simple, light, delicious, and satisfying on its own, but it is also excellent served with chicken, pork, or steak for a meal your whole family will love!

Welcome to Noodles Without Borders!

Noodles without Borders is a monthly challenge that Bobbi from Healthy World Cuisine and I started doing in August (can you believe it's October already?). We each share a pasta recipe on the first Tuesday of every month. Otherwise, the rules are that there are no rules.

Bobbi shares yummy noodle recipes that nourish the body and I think mine feeds the soul. You must agree, it's a perfect combination. If you love noodles as much as we do, tag your recipes on Instagram with #NoodlesWithoutBorders. Make sure you check out Bobbi's One Pot Creamy Kale Pesto Pasta. You'll love the colors and flavors!

Anyone for Macaroni and Cheese!?!

Speaking of nourishing the soul, who didn't grow up eating macaroni and cheese? A favorite childhood meal, there's something uniquely comforting and harmonious about warm pasta with cheese.

Boxed mac and cheese wasn't a thing when I was growing up, nor was the pre-shredded cheddar. But in our fridge, there was always a block of feta bathing in brine.

I recall the cheese being much tangier and saltier back then and mom used to rinse it before adding it to her dishes. Always taste your feta before adding salt to mac and cheese. As my mom would say, it's easier to add more salt than to remove it.

Feta Health Benefits:

This traditional Greek cheese is widely enjoyed and indispensable in Mediterranean cuisine. It has less fat and calories than most cheeses.
FETA contains vitamins A, B, and K, iron, magnesium, which is good for bones, and its good bacteria can strengthen the immune system. Originally made from sheep's and goat's cheese, it has a sharp and robust taste and creamy texture.

Feta is a mandatory ingredient in many salads, but also in appetizers, main courses, and deserts. It is excellent in combination with olive oil, basil, oregano, or grilled, as well as in salads with watermelon and mint.

If you've never tried feta in combination with pasta, you're missing out. Healthier than the classic mac and cheese with heavy sauces or fake cheese, this Mediterranean-style baked macaroni and feta dish is still very much comforting and satisfying. Best of all, it only takes five ingredients to make.

How To Make 5 Ingredient Mediterranean Feta Mac and Cheese:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8-9 minutes. Drain.
Spoon the macaroni into a 2-qt. baking dish. Add oil and feta and stir to combine.
Mix the egg and sour cream; season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the mixture over macaroni. Bake for 30 minutes. Enjoy!