Macaroni and Swiss with Spinach and Mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces campanelle or other tubular pasta
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Butter a shallow 2-quart gratin dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
- Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over moderate heat.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly until smooth, for 1 minute.
- Add the milk and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Add about half of the cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, and keep the sauce warm over very low heat.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling well-salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
- Drain well, then add to the bowl of spinach and mushrooms.
- Add the cheese sauce and stir everything together until well combined.
- Pour half of the mixture into the buttered gratin dish, sprinkle half of the reserved cheese over it, then top with the rest of the pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake until bubbling and lightly golden, about 30 minutes.
- Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
unsalted butter, extravirgin olive oil, mushrooms, baby spinach, salt, freshly ground black pepper, flour, milk, freshly grated nutmeg, swiss cheese, tubular pasta
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/macaroni-and-swiss-spinach-and-mushrooms (may not work)