Tuscan Mac & Cheese Recipe
creamy four cheese sauce, cheddar, mozzarella and provolone cheeses, spinach, artichokes, grape tomatoes, parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Vegetables
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 4
Incorporate Cheeses
Reduce the heat to low and add the cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, and half of the parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni, chopped spinach, chopped artichokes, and halved grape tomatoes to the cheese sauce. Stir until everything is well coated with the sauce.
- 7
Transfer to Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 8
Top with Parmesan
Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the top of the mac and cheese.
Baking
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve hot.
