Pesto Mac & Cheese

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This healthy take on traditional mac & cheese kicks up the flavor and adds a nutrient dense punch to that ageless classic!

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Pesto Mac and Cheese

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword dinner, Pasta, Pesto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 C pasta
  • 3 Tbs butter
  • 3 Tbs plain flour
  • 500 ml milk
  • Salt and Black pepper to taste
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 2.5 oz 2/3 C cheddar cheese, grated 2/3 C, grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 40 g fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan, and add the flour. Mix well to form a paste, and cook over a low heat for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Once the flour rue has started to deepen in color, slowly add the milk and wisk until smooth.
  4. Add salt, black pepper and a generous pinch of nutmeg, mixing well.
  5. Add the grated cheese, and cook for a couple more minutes until it has melted.
  6. Meanwhile, Place the spinach, basil and parsley in a food processor, and blitz until well chopped. Add the fresh greens to the sauce and mix well.
  7. Add drained pasta and mix well.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can make this a meal by adding chicken, shrimp, or sausage.

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