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Wild garlic macaroni cheese

Wild Garlic Macaroni Cheese: A Fresh Twist on Comfort Food

This Wild Garlic Macaroni Cheese is a creamy, cheesy delight that brings a fresh twist to comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 300 grams Macaroni Pasta or any short pasta variety
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 50 grams Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 50 grams Plain Flour
  • 600 milliliters Milk whole milk is ideal
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese or Grana Padano
  • 100 grams Mature Cheddar Cheese or mild cheddar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • 100 grams Spinach or kale, optional
  • 4 cloves Wild Garlic or garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
For Topping
  • 50 grams Extra Cheese reserved cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • saucepan
  • Ovenproof dish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the plain flour, cooking for about 5 minutes until it turns a light golden color, forming the roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring until smooth and thickened. Lower the heat and mix in both the Parmesan and mature cheddar, allowing them to melt.
  4. Add the Dijon mustard, wilted spinach, and wild garlic to the sauce. Stir until well combined and season with salt and a splash of white wine vinegar.
  5. Mix the cheese sauce with the cooked pasta, then pour everything into an ovenproof dish.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top, then bake at 180°C (gas mark 4) for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for an added touch of color and flavor.

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