One Pot Three Cheese Mac and Cheese with Spinach
Pasta, cheese, and spinach come together to make one mouthwatering and comforting one pot mac and cheese with spinach. Grab a fork a dive in!
Ingredients
- 16 oz16 oz16 oz Pasta, (1 package)
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Mild Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Unexpected Cheddar Cheese - Trader Joe's, (or regular sharp white cheddar)
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Salted Butter
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Half and Half
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Baby Spinach, fresh
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Black Pepper
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Pasta Water
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Fill a pot of water and bring to a boil. Salt the water and add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Strain the pasta water into a colander, keeping the 1/2 cup of pasta water in the pot. Add back any pasta that fell out while straining.
- To the pot of pasta, add the butter, heavy cream, and cheese then begin to mix the pasta with the cheese, cream, and butter.
- Pour in the garlic powder then toss in the fresh spinach. Stir to combine, wilting the spinach as it mixes.
- Add the salt and pepper and continue to stir. Top with a little extra parmesan and serve.
- Top with a little extra parmesan and serve.
Notes
remember to keep the pasta in the pot on a low flame when adding in the butter, milk, and cheese. The heat helps the ingredients melt together and is easier to stir. Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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Coconut Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free VegetarianThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 574 |
Fat: | 33 g |
Carbohydrates: | 15 g |
Protein: | 54 g |
Cholesterol: | 90 g |
Sodium: | 1349 mg |
Fiber: | 4 g |
Sugars: | 1 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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