Spinach Cavatappi Gratin Recipe

Name: Spinach Cavatappi Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 375 g cavatappi pasta (wholewheat or regular) or 375 g fusilli pasta; 2 carrots, shredded; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 cups milk, heated; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ cup milk, cold; 6 cups Baby Spinach; ½ cup canadian parmesan cheese, Freshly grated. divided; 1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

Servings: persons

375 g cavatappi pasta (wholewheat or regular) or 375 g fusilli pasta
2 carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk, heated
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup milk, cold
6 cups Baby Spinach
½ cup canadian parmesan cheese, Freshly grated. divided
1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

1
I a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until almost tender, adding carrots for the last 1 minute of cooking time; drain, set aside.
2
Return pot to medium heat and melt butter.
3
Add garlic, paprika, 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper and saute for 1 minute.
4
Gradually whisk in hot milk.
5
Whisk flour into cold milk and ewhisk into pot.
6
Cook stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or untl bubbling and thickened.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Stir in pasta, spinach and half of the Parmesan cheese until spinach is wilted.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
11
Butter and 8-10 cup shallow casserole or baking dish.
12
Spoon pasta into prepared dish and soprinkle iwrh bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese.
13
Broil for 2-3 minutes or until topping is golden.
14
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Use smoked paprika in place of the regular or add 5 oz chopped smoked salmon.
15
Use Swiss chard instead of spinach, adding to sauce and cooking for 1 minute before adding pasta.

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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: 375 g cavatappi pasta (wholewheat or regular) or 375 g fusilli pasta, 2 carrots, shredded, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Spinach Cavatappi Gratin falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach Cavatappi Gratin

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