- 12
- Average
- 15 mins
- 65 mins
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 16 ounce package elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish; set aside
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Add spinach and cook until heated thoroughly. Remove from heat and set aside
Step 3
In a large saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over melted butter. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes
Step 4
Gradually add milk, whisking to combine. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for approximately 15 minutes, or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat. Add mozzarella, 1 cup Parmesan, and salt, stirring until melted
Step 5
Spoon macaroni into a large bowl. Pour cheese mixture over macaroni. Add spinach mixture; stir. Spoon into prepared baking dish
Step 6
Bake for 20 minutes
Step 7
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine fresh bread crumbs, remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Remove macaroni from oven and sprinkle with bread-crumb mixture. Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until top is lightly browned