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Spinach Mac & Cheese

Say hello to comfort food with a twist! This Spinach Mac & Cheese recipe combines the creaminess of classic mac and cheese with the nutritious addition of spinach, creating a mouthwatering dish that'll leave you craving more. Trust us, it's the perfect blend of cheesy goodness and greens!

Kaitlyn Cuerrier
Community Member

Under 30 minutes

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Spinach Mac & Cheese

Under 30 minutes

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Spinach Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

for 3 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup milk (240 mL), plus more as needed
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (400 g)
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese (185 g)
  • elbow pasta
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 401
  • Fat 30g
  • Carbs 10g
  • Fiber 46g
  • Sugar 4g
  • Protein 21g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a blender, combine spinach and 1 cup of milk and blend to combine. Simultaneously, in a separate pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain once done and reserve pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan and, once melted, whisk in flour to combine. Then, slowly add milk and spinach mixture, whisking to combine.
  3. Once sauce is slightly simmering, add cheese and other spices, stirring frequently until the sauce has thickened. Add pasta water if needed.
  4. Toss pasta in sauce and serve warm.
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