Ingredients
– 200g macaroni
– 50g butter
– 50g flour
– 400g milk
– 50g cheddar cheese, finely grated
– 200g mature cheese, finely grated
– 1 teaspoon mustard
– 100g spinach
– 1 handful wild garlic, washed, dried, and roughly chopped
– 1 dash white wine vinegar
Instructions
1-Creating this Wild Garlic Macaroni Cheese starts with preparing your ingredients, which sets the stage for a seamless cooking experience. Begin by finely chopping the wild garlic and measuring out your pasta and dairy components for efficiency. This step helps avoid any rush later in the process.
2-Next, cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until itβs al dente, which usually takes 6-8 minutes, then drain and set it aside. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the flour to form a roux, cooking it for about 5 minutes to build a rich base. Gradually whisk in the milk to create a smooth sauce, then add the grated cheeses and mustard, stirring until everything melts together.
3-Once the sauce is ready, fold in the spinach and wild garlic, stirring until they wilt and blend into a bright green mixture. Season with salt and a dash of white wine vinegar for extra flavor. Mix the cooked macaroni with the sauce, transfer it to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with reserved cheese, and bake at 180ΒΊC for 15-20 minutes until itβs golden and bubbling. An adaptation tip includes using plant-based milk and cheese for a vegan version.
Last Step:
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π Cook pasta al dente as it will continue to cook in the oven.
π§ Reserve some cheese to create a crispy golden topping.
πΏ Use fresh wild garlic when possible for best seasonal flavor and aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Baking Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
