Spinach-Mushroom Mac and Cheese
- 12 oz. cavatappi or elbow pasta
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- .67 c. chopped onion
- 8 oz. sliced mixed mushrooms
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 4 c. milk
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 c. shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 c. baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 c. Italian panko breadcrumbs
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Add pasta and cook one minute less than package suggests, until al dente; drain and reserve.
- Melt butter in a large, deep broiler-proof skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and saute 2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and saute 2 minutes more, or until tender.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk and bring to a boil.
- Cook, stirring, until mixture is bubbly and thickened, 4 minutes.
- Stir in cayenne pepper, Gruyere, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Add spinach in batches until wilted, then mix in pasta.
- Cook, stirring 1 to 2 minutes longer, until pasta is just tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Heat broiler.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan over pasta.
- Place skillet 6 to 8 inches over heat source.
- Broil until topping is golden brown and crusty, 1 to 2 minutes.
cavatappi, unsalted butter, onion, mixed mushrooms, allpurpose flour, milk, cayenne pepper, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese, baby spinach leaves, italian panko breadcrumbs
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/spinach-mushroom-mac-cheese-recipe-rbk0912 (may not work)