Ingredients
for 4 servings
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1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked (455 g) -
¼ cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick (55 g) -
¼ cup all-purpose flour (30 g) -
3 ½ cups whole milk (840 mL) -
¼ teaspoon paprika -
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste -
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste -
2 cups baby spinach (80 g) -
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (200 g) -
½ lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, optional (225 g) - 3 small tomatoes, sliced
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3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over low heat until foamy. Add the flour and stir until completely smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- While stirring, gradually add the milk and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 4 minutes. Season with the paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Fold in the spinach and stir until wilted. Add 1½ cups (150 g) of shredded mozzarella and stir until completely melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella evenly over the pasta, then top with the fresh mozzarella if using. Arrange the tomato slices on top.
- Bake until browned and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
- Top with basil before serving.
- Enjoy!
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Tips
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savneet
I will definitely be making this a lot more often!! Just add a lot more salt and spices and the dish is perfect!
2018-08-30T01:15:27Z Helpful (27) -
Louise Allaire
Boom! Still on the patio wrapping this mac n cheese up. A family keeper for sure. Only change: added more seasoning in the process (dried oregano, dried basil, etc.) The tomatoes and fresh basil and oregano are right from our garden (and the kale we mixed in the spinach).
2018-08-24T23:24:14Z Helpful (25) -
kenzie_da_baker17
This is literally all my favorite things put into one pot.
2018-08-22T11:09:58Z Helpful (14) -
notgiannakay
I would recommend to add onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, etc to give it more flavor. I also put it in for an hour instead of 25 min bc I like my Mac n cheese crispy on the top. Would highly recommend!
2018-09-01T22:48:55Z Helpful (12)
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