Macaroni with Spinach Sauce

Mac and Cheese is a favorite with Nehal. A couple of days ago, I made Macaroni in Spinach Sauce to boost the nutritional profile of this high calorie dish.

Macaroni with Spinach Sauce Recipe

Preparation: 30 mts

Serves 3-4 persons

Ingredients:

3 cups boiled macaroni

2-3 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 bunch spinach, blanched, drained and chopped fine

2-3 tbsps grated cheese

1 1/2 tbsps butter

3/4 tbsp maida/flour

3/4 cup milk

freshly ground pepper to season

salt to taste

1 Cook macaroni in salted rapidly boiling water, add a tbsp of oil and cook until al dente, drain completely. Sprinkle a tbsp of olive oil and keep aside.
2 Heat butter in a vessel, add garlic and saute for a mt. Add maida and saute for 2-3 mts. Slowly add the milk and go on combining till it forms a creamy consistency. Add spinach, 2 tbsps grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste and mix.
3 Turn off heat. Garnish with grated cheese and serve warm.

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