SPINACH POWER PESTO MACARONI AND CHEESE
Another take on our beloved macaroni and cheese!
Provided by Phoebe
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add baby spinach to the pot in the last minute of cooking; drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk 2 tablespoons pesto, flour, black pepper, and salt into onion mixture until smooth; whisk milk in gradually. Cook and stir milk mixture until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese; remove saucepan from heat and stir until cheeses are melted, about 1 minute.
- Stir cheese mixture into macaroni mixture; pour into prepared casserole dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove casserole from oven; increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pesto, 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, and bread cubes. Remove casserole dish from oven, uncover, and top with bread mixture.
- Bake casserole with topping in the preheated oven, uncovered, until bubbly and golden, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 120.7 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 39.5 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 1348.1 mg, Sugar 8 g
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Bhakta Rai
[email protected]I love mac and cheese, and this recipe was one of the best I've ever tried. The spinach and pistachio pesto added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic dish. I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again.
HRÎDOY MÎAH
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy recipes, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The spinach and pistachio pesto was packed with nutrients, and the mac and cheese was made with whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese. It was a delicious and healthy meal tha
Dominic Pink
[email protected]This recipe was so quick and easy to make. I had dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. The pesto came together in just a few minutes, and the mac and cheese was ready in no time. It's the perfect recipe for busy weeknights.
Hunt3r Ch1ck
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I was looking for a mac and cheese recipe that didn't include meat. This recipe was perfect! The spinach and pistachio pesto was so flavorful, and the mac and cheese was still creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this
Queen Bae
[email protected]My son has a nut allergy, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. But I'm so glad I did! The pesto was just as flavorful without the pistachios, and my son loved the mac and cheese. It's a great recipe for families with food allergies.
Narendra Shahu
[email protected]I love pesto, so I was excited to try this recipe. The spinach and pistachio pesto was so flavorful and unique. It was the perfect topping for the creamy mac and cheese. I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Bainomugisha Derick
[email protected]I'm a huge cheese lover, so I was excited to try this recipe. The combination of cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses was heavenly. The pistachio pesto added a nice nutty flavor, and the spinach gave it a pop of color. This is definitely my new
Rabin Budhathoki
[email protected]As a busy professional, I don't have a lot of time to cook, but this recipe was quick and easy to make. The pesto came together in just a few minutes, and the mac and cheese was ready in no time. It was the perfect weeknight meal, and I'll definitely
Nankanja Nubuat
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy and delicious meals for my family, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The spinach and pistachio pesto was packed with nutrients, and the mac and cheese was made with whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese. My kids lo
Md Sakib Al Hasan
[email protected]This recipe was a total hit! The pistachio pesto was so flavorful and unique, and it paired perfectly with the creamy mac and cheese. I added some grilled chicken for extra protein, and it was the perfect meal. My whole family loved it, and I'll defi