Name: Green Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American

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Green Mac and Cheese

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Preheat oven to 350° F.

Cook pasta in salted water for about 3 minutes less than package directions call for, until al dente. Reserve half a cup of the pasta water and strain.

While the pasta is cooking. Place the milk and spinach in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.

In a large pot melt the butter and then add the flour, whisking continuously over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk mixture and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce is gently bubbling and starting to thicken.

Add reserved pasta water and cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in the pasta, salt, broccoli and peas.

Transfer to a greased 13″ x 9″ baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and the pasta is set.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Make a Proper Beurre Manié 🧈
Create a smooth roux by whisking equal parts softened butter and flour before adding to your milk to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, luxurious cheese sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
Blanch Greens Before Blending 🥦
Briefly blanch the spinach and broccoli in salted boiling water, then shock in ice water to preserve their vibrant green color and prevent the sauce from turning dull or muddy.
Layer Your Cheeses Strategically 🧀
Use white cheddar for the bulk of your sauce for creaminess, then finish with a small amount of sharp white cheddar or aged gruyère stirred in at the end for complex, sophisticated flavor without overpowering.
Cook Pasta Al Dente Intentionally 🍝
Undercook your elbow macaroni by one minute since it will continue cooking when mixed with the hot cheese sauce, preventing mushy, overcooked pasta in the final dish.
Purée a Portion of Greens 💚
Blend half your cooked spinach and peas into the cheese sauce for seamless integration and extra creaminess, while leaving the other half whole for appealing texture and visible vegetable pieces.