Florentine Macaroni and Cheese

Who doesn’t love a good mac and cheese? Cheesy and gooey this Florentine macaroni and cheese has all the flavors to qualify for comfort food.

To make it healthy I added broccoli and spinach, you can make adjustments here, as far as how much green you want in this recipe. Personally the next time I make this macaroni and cheese am going to double up on the broccoli.

This cheesy macaroni recipe is easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes, the best part it’s make in one pan and has the most amazing flavors!!

Why I love this Florentine Macaroni and Cheese

The first reason I love this Florentine Macaroni and cheese recipe it’s make in one pan. Nothing beats the ease of one pan meals. In this mac and cheese recipe every thing cooks in one pan for maximum flavor with minimum cleanup!!

Second, I love recipes that are made with just a handful of ingredients, and this is one of them. The ingredients for this recipe are simple and readily available.

And third, sometimes it’s hard to find a recipe everyone loves. Well this Florentine Macaroni and Cheese is one of those meals everyone agrees is delicious!!! WIN_WIN!!

Lastly please leave me a comment with questions, answers or anything in between. I love hearing from you!!! It’s the best part!!!

Ingredients

1/2 lb. corkscrew shaped pasta
8 oz. broccoli flowerets
2 cups chopped spinach
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 Tbls. butter
1 Tbls. flour
4 cups milk
Pinch of nutmeg
1 Tbls. chopped Italian parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large saute pan over medium heat bring melt the butter
Add the flour stirring continuously cook for 1 minute
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking
Put the block of cheese in the milk
Add the nutmeg
Add the pasta simmer covered for 7 minutes
Add the broccoli, spinach and parmesan cheese and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until the broccoli is crisp tender
Sprinkle with parsley and additional parmesan….ENJOY