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Green Monster Mac and Cheese (Creamy Green Pasta Sauce)
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Green Monster Mac and Cheese (Creamy Green Pasta Sauce)

20 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • cauliflower (cut into florets)Produce300 g
  • baby spinach (large handfuls, rinsed)Produce100 g
  • butter (softened)Dairy30 g
  • milkDairy120 ml
  • cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy100 g
  • pasta (macaroni or other short shape)Grains300 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

396kcal

Carbs
60 g
Proteins
14 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Blender
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the cauliflower

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
    • Add the cauliflower florets and simmer until tender.
    Step 1
  2. Blend the green sauce

    • Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a blender.
    • Add the butter, baby spinach, milk and cheese.
    • Blend until the sauce is nice and creamy and smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the pasta in the same water used for the cauliflower, until al dente.
    • Drain the pasta.
    Step 3
  4. Combine and serve

    • Add as much green sauce as you like to the hot pasta and stir to coat.
    • Season generously with black pepper and serve.
    • Store any extra sauce in the fridge or freezer for future meals.
    Step 4