Green Mac N Cheese Without Food Coloring

GREEN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the spinach, parsley, and ½ cup (120 ml) milk, and process until evenly mixed.
• In a large pot, bring water and 1 tbsp salt to a boil over high heat. Add the elbows and cook until al dente, roughly 6-7 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain.
• In a large pot, combine the butter and flour on medium-high heat, and stir until the mixture has become golden brown.
• Add 2 cups (470 ml) milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt to the pot and stir until well incorporated.
• Add in the cheddar cheese and mix until well incorporated.
• Add in the spinach mixture and stir until fully incorporated and the green color is consistent.
• Mix in the pasta and pour into a casserole dish.
• Top the macaroni with mozzarella and broil for 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

SUPER-GREEN MAC 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Tip the milk, butter and flour into a large saucepan and bring to a simmer, whisking continuously until you have a smooth, thick sauce, about 3-4 mins. Don't worry if there are a few lumps - the sauce will be blended later. Season well, then add the mustard, both cheeses and spinach.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 5 mins. Add the broccoli and continue cooking until the pasta is cooked through and the broccoli is soft. Drain.
• Transfer half the cooked broccoli to the cheese sauce. Whizz the cheese sauce until smooth, creamy and bright green using a hand blender (or stand mixer). Loosen with a splash of milk, if needed. Stir in the pasta, remaining broccoli and the peas and tip into a large baking dish.
• If making the topping, put the bread, basil, oil and half the nuts or seeds in a food processor and whizz to coarse, green crumbs. Scatter over the pasta along with the remaining nuts or seeds. Bake for 20-25 mins, until the topping is crunchy and the sauce is bubbling. Will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.

HALLOWEEN GREEN AND GOOEY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 min or according to package directions, until tender; drain well.
• Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook broccoli and onion until softened, about 3 minute Stir in nutmeg. Add milk and cream; cook stirring often, for 8 to 10 min or until slightly thickened and broccoli is tender. Stir in spinach and remove from heat.
• In a blender, in batches, or with an immersion blender, puree until smooth or desired consistency. Stir in macaroni to coat; stir in Canadian Cheddar and
• Parmesan cheese until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand for 5 min before serving. Serves 6.
• Tips:
• Slice up broccoli stems to use in soups or with dips.
• Add 2 cups (500 mL) diced grilled chicken or ham.
• Tip for the Adventurous:
• Substitute Canadian smoked Gouda or Gruyère for the Old Cheddar.
• Time Saving Tip:
• Make ahead and reheat, adding more milk if too thick.

GREEN MAC N' CHEESE WITHOUT FOOD COLORING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
• Place the milk and spinach in a blender and blend until smooth.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in flour for 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and whisk occasionally for 3-4 minutes until mixture starts to thicken.
• Add 1/2 cup water and cheese and whisk until melted.
• Stir in the pasta, broccoli and peas.
• Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling.