Wild garlic macaroni cheese
This vibrant wild garlic macaroni cheese recipe puts a seasonal twist on a crowd-pleasing classic.
- Cooking:
- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 200g ofmacaroni pasta
- 50g of butter
- 50g of plain flour
- 400g of milk
- 50g ofParmesan, finely grated
- 200g ofmature cheddar, finely grated
- 1tspDijon mustard
- 100g ofspinach
- 1handful ofwild garlic, washed, dried and roughly chopped
- 1dash of white wine vinegar
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for 6–8 minutes or to packet instructions. You want it to be al dente, as it will continue to cook in the ovenStep 2
Melt the butter and flour in a pan and cook out for 5 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk bit by bit until you have a nice smooth sauce. Fold in both cheeses, keeping a large handful aside for the topping. Stir until melted and completely combined, and then stir in the mustardStep 3
Add the spinach and wild garlic to the pan and stir until wilted, then transfer to a blender and blitz into a bright green sauce. Taste and season with salt and a splash of white wine vinegarStep 4
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4Step 5
Drain the pasta and stir the sauce through it. Place in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the leftover cheese. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden