Stove Top Spinach Mac n Cheese Recipe

Name: Stove Top Spinach Mac n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Macaroni Noodles; 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1/2 whole Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; ⅓ cups Flour; 2 cups 2% Milk; 2 cups Light Cream; 1 cup Shredded Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese; 1 cup Shredded Champagne White Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 22 ounces, weight Fresh Spinach; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Macaroni Noodles
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/2 whole Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
⅓ cups Flour
2 cups 2% Milk
2 cups Light Cream
1 cup Shredded Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup Shredded Champagne White Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
22 ounces, weight Fresh Spinach
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
When its done, rinse it and set aside.
3
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Then add the onions and cook until just soft, about 2 minutes.
5
Add in the garlic and cook another 3 minutes.
6
Stir in the flour until a thick roux forms.
7
Reduce the heat to medium and whisk in 2 cups of milk.
8
Add in the remaining 2 cups of cream, whisking constantly.
9
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, then cook for about 8 minutes.
10
The sauce should be pretty thick by then.
11
Liberally garnish the sauce with salt and pepper.
12
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheeses, spinach and additional salt and pepper.
13
Stir until the mixture is fully combined and thick.
14
Stir in the macaroni noodles.
15
Serve warm and enjoy!
16
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart.

1176

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Macaroni Noodles, 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1/2 whole Onion, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Stove Top Spinach Mac n Cheese 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.

Stove Top Spinach Mac n Cheese

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