Caprese Mac ‘N’ Cheese
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Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4- Elevate your mac 'n cheese game with this indulgent twist on a classic dish. The creamy pasta is filled with the flavors of sweet tomatoes, fragrant basil, and gooey mozzarella cheese, making it a perfect comfort food dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3½ cups whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
- ½ pound fresh mozzarella, sliced (optional)
- 3 small tomatoes, sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over low heat until foamy. Add the flour and stir until completely smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- While stirring, gradually add the milk and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 4 minutes. Season with the paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Fold in the spinach and stir until wilted. Add 1½ cups (150 g) of shredded mozzarella and stir until completely melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella evenly over the pasta, then top with the fresh mozzarella if using. Arrange the tomato slices on top.
- Bake until browned and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
- Top with basil before serving.
- Enjoy!
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