Gouda & Spinach Mac

Ingredients

• Macaroni

  Dry, enriched

  6 oz or 170g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  2 tbsp or 28g

• Garlic

  Raw

  2 cloves, minced or 6g

• Salt

  Table

  ½ tsp or 3g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  ¼ tsp or 0.5g

• Wheat flour

  Whole-grain

  2 tbsp or 15g

• Reduced fat milk

  Fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin a and vitamin d

  1 ½ cup or 366g

• Gouda cheese

  4 oz or 113g

• Mozzarella cheese

  Part skim milk

  2 oz or 57g

• Spinach

  Raw

  2 cup or 60g

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package instructions, ensuring it is not overcooked.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until the garlic is fragrant, about 60 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
3. Gradually stir in the milk, heating until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of the cheese, stirring until melted.
4. In a 9x9-inch baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with spinach. Pour the cheese sauce over and stir until well combined. Top with the remaining cheese.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top.