Russian Style Macaroni Casserole

• elbow macaroni↗2 1⁄2 cups
• butter or margarine↗2 tablespoons
• chopped onions2 cups
• minced garlic1 teaspoon
• mushroom, sliced↗1⁄2 lb
• shredded green cabbage2 cups
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• caraway seed1⁄4 teaspoon
• fresh spinach↗1 bunch
• cottage cheese↗1 container
• chopped fresh dill or dried dill2 tablespoons
• fresh ground pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• shredded cheddar cheese↗1 1⁄3 cups

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Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Cook macaroni according to package directions until barely tender.

4. 4

   Rinse under cold water; drain and transfer to large bowl.

5. 5

   Mel butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Add onions and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in garlic, mushrooms, cabbage, salt and caraway seeds.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until cabbage is tender about 7-10 minutes.

9. 9

   Combine vegetable mixture and spinach with cooked pasta in bowl.

10. 10

    Stir in cottage cheese, dill, pepper and 1 cup Cheddar cheese.

11. 11

    Spread evenly in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/3-cup Cheddar cheese.

12. 12

    Bake 20-25 minutes, until heated through.