Baked Spinach Macaroni

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food that originated in Italy and was brought to America by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Baked Spinach Macaroni

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Lunch, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Spinach
• 150 gram Cheese
• 300 ml Milk
• 50 gram Butter
• 30 gram Flour
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it turns golden.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
5. Add the cheese, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
7. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni, spinach, and cheese sauce. Mix well.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious baked spinach macaroni!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.