Three-Cheese Macaroni With Spinach Recipe

Name: Three-Cheese Macaroni With Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 4 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; 5 ounces Fontina cheese, rind removed,cubed; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb mini penne pasta; 1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach; 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
5 ounces Fontina cheese, rind removed,cubed
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb mini penne pasta
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees; grease a 3 quart baking dish or casserole dish; start bringing a large pot of water to a boil.
2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter then add onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add pasta to other pot with water and boil for two minutes less than the package says to.
4
Whisk flour into onion/butter mixture and stir for 2 minutes; stir in milk, whisking constantly until it thickens and starts to bubble.
5
Remove from heat and stir in the salt, pepper, gorgonzola, fontina and 3/4 cup of the parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
6
Drain pasta well and return to large pot and add the cheese sauce and bag of spinach and mix well; pour into greased dish.
7
Combine the remaining Parmesan and bread crumbs; sprinkle on top of macaroni; bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes; top should be lightly browned; cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and dig in!

1035

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4 tablespoons butter, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 4 1/2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Three-Cheese Macaroni With Spinach 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.

Three-Cheese Macaroni With Spinach

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