Green Mac and Cheese
A delicious way to incorporate green leafy veggies into America's favorite cheesy pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 2 1/2 cups milk divided
- 5 qt water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tspn garlic powder
- 2 tspn onion powder
- 1 tspn paprika
- 1 tspn pepper
- 1 tspn salt
- 1 lb white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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In a food processor, combine the spinach, parsley, and ½ cup (120 ml) milk, and process until evenly mixed.
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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.
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In a large pot, combine the butter and flour on medium-high heat, and stir until the mixture has become golden brown.
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Add 2 cups (470 ml) milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt to the pot and stir until well incorporated.
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Add in the cheddar cheese and mix until well incorporated.
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Add in the spinach mixture and stir until fully incorporated and the green color is consistent.
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Mix in the pasta and pour into a casserole dish.
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Top the macaroni with mozzarella and broil for 5 minutes.
