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HEALTHY COLORFUL MAC & CHEESE

PREP 15 MIN - COOK 25 MIN

4 Servings

HEALTHY COLORFUL MAC & CHEESE

How to make

  • Bring a pot of water to the boil, add a pinch of salt and cook pasta according to packet instructions. Add broccoli in last two minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving some of the water and set aside.

  • At the same time, heat a non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes to caramelise. 

  • Add flour and mustard and cook, stirring for a minute. 

  • Stirring constantly, gradually add milk and continue to whisk for 5 minutes or until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Adjust seasoning.

  • Add drained pasta and broccoli, spinach, two thirds of the cheese (reserving the rest for the topping) and all the parmesan and stir to combine. You may need to add a little pasta water if too thick. Adjust seasonings and transfer to a heat proof dish.

  • Preheat grill.

  • In a small bowl, combine remaining cheese, almond meal and oregano and season with salt and pepper. 

  • Scatter over pasta and place under grill for 5 minutes or until golden.

  • Toss salad leaves with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

  • Divide pasta between plates and serve with salad.

Ingredients

  • 350g macaroni or small elbow pasta (or gluten free)

  • 450g broccoli cut into small florets

  • 1 tbs olive oil

  • 1 onion finely chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped

  • 1⁄3 cup (45g) plain flour (or gluten-free if required)

  • 1 1⁄2 tbs Dijon mustard

  • 3 cups (750ml) milk, reduced fat (or dairy-free alternative)

  • salt & pepper, to taste

  • 3 cups (120g) baby spinach leaves

  • 1 cup (120g) cheddar cheese grated

  • 1⁄2 cup (60g) parmesan grated

  • 1⁄2 cup (50g) almond meal

  • 3 tsp dried oregano

  • 100g mixed salad leaves

  • 2 tsp lemon juice

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