One Pot Three Cheese Mac and Cheese with Spinach
Pasta, cheese, and spinach come together to make one mouthwatering and comforting one pot mac and cheese with spinach. Grab a fork a dive in!
Equipment
- large pot
- colander or strainer
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons and cups
- small bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pkg pasta
- 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese or regular sharp white cheddar
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoon butter salted
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- salt
- pepper
- ½ cup pasta water
Instructions
- Fill a pot of water and bring to a boil. Salt the water and add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Strain the pasta water into a colander, keeping the ½ cup of pasta water in the pot. Add back any pasta that fell out while straining.
- To the pot of pasta, add the butter, heavy cream, and cheese then begin to mix the pasta with the cheese, cream, and butter.
- Pour in the garlic powder then toss in the fresh spinach. Stir to combine, wilting the spinach as it mixes.
- Add the salt and pepper and continue to stir. Top with a little extra parmesan and serve.
- Top with a little extra parmesan and serve.
Notes
remember to keep the pasta in the pot on a low flame when adding in the butter, milk, and cheese. The heat helps the ingredients melt together and is easier to stir.
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