Green Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Green Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Recipe by Pierce Abernathy from tasty.co

Lunch

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 4 cups fresh spinach, packed
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • 2 ½ cups milk, divided
  • 5 qt water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb white cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the spinach, parsley, and ½ cup (120 ml) milk, and process until evenly mixed.
  • In a large pot, bring water and 1 tbsp salt to a boil over high heat. Add the elbows and cook until al dente, roughly 6-7 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • In a large pot, combine the butter and flour on medium-high heat, and stir until the mixture has become golden brown.
  • Add 2 cups (470 ml) milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt to the pot and stir until well incorporated.
  • Add in the cheddar cheese and mix until well incorporated.
  • Add in the spinach mixture and stir until fully incorporated and the green color is consistent.
  • Mix in the pasta and pour into a casserole dish.
  • Top the macaroni with mozzarella and broil for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 373
  • Carbohydrate: 34g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Sugar: 3g

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