Elevate your mac 'n cheese game with this indulgent twist on a classic dish. The creamy pasta is filled with the flavors of sweet tomatoes, fragrant basil, and gooey mozzarella cheese, making it a perfect comfort food dish for any occasion.

Quick Info

⏱️ 50 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 92%

Nutrition

1204 cal • 58g protein • 104g carbs • 59g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [Easy] • [Dinner] • [Fusion] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein]

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3½ cups whole milk
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
• ½ pound fresh mozzarella, sliced (optional)
• 3 small tomatoes, sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boi…
3. In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the but…

…and 7 more steps

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Recipe by: Pierce Abernathy • From: Tasty