Add some broccoli rice, spinach and a sage flavored cheddar cheese. Voila, your go-to mac & cheese has a cousin, Broccoli and Spinach Mac & Cheese. Your go-to mac & cheese becomes a green mac & cheese.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Servings: 2people
Author: Marinka
Ingredients
4ouncescavatappi pasta
4ouncesspinach
8ouncesbroccoli
1ouncebutter
1ounceall-purpose flour
3/4cupmilk
4ouncessage derby cheese
salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the packaging.
Chop the broccoli fine or use your food processor to make broccoli rice.
Cook the spinach just a few minutes and chop fine. Press as much liquid out of it as you can.
Shred the cheese and make a cheese sauce. Melt the butter, add the flour, cook for 1 minute and add the milk (warm).
Once you have a smooth sauce, add the cheese and add salt and pepper to taste.