Macaroni & Cheese Florentine Recipe

Name: Macaroni & Cheese Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 10 ounces frozen spinach; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; ½ cup raw cashews; 1 ¾ cups water; 1 ½ cups white beans, cooked; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 pinch salt; ½ cup breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

8 ounces elbow macaroni
10 ounces frozen spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
½ cup raw cashews
1 ¾ cups water
1 ½ cups white beans, cooked
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch salt
½ cup breadcrumbs

1
Cook macaroni.
2
Drain and toss with spinach.
3
Saute onion 5 minutes in olive oil.
4
Grind cashews to powder in blender.
5
Add water and blend until smooth.
6
Add beans, lemon juice and spices and blend until smooth.
7
Pour sauce over spinch and pasta and mix well.
8
Transfer to slow cooker and cook on low 3 hours.
9
(May also bake in a 350* oven until bubbly.)
10
Sprinkle with bread crumbs before serving.
11
If desired, add 16 oz of cottage cheese to the pasta and spinach mixture in the first step for a richer, creamer consistency.

263

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, 10 ounces frozen spinach, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Macaroni & Cheese Florentine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Macaroni & Cheese Florentine

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