Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower and Spinach

Ingredients

• 220g macaroni pasta
• 30g butter
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 325ml milk
• 100g cheddar, grated
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2/3 cauliflower head, cut into bite size florets
• 40g spinach
• handful of breadcrumbs
• 30g Parmesan, grated

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 360 Fahrenheit / 180 Celcius
2. Begin by boiling your macaroni according to it’s instructions. As it’s a small pasta it should only take 6-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain and leave to the side.
3. Heat a large saucepan on a low heat and add the butter. Then throw in your minced garlic and let it cook away for a couple of minutes.
4. Then add your flour, a tablespoon at a time and combine with the butter using a wooden spoon.
5. Next, you need to add the milk slowly, whisking as you go, to ensure the sauce remains smooth and lump-free.
6. Next, remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly stir in most of the cheddar, leaving a small handful. Then do the same with the Parmesan, leaving just enough to sprinkle over your dish at the end.
7. Now stir in your macaroni, cauliflowe, spinach, and paprika, ensuring that it is all covered in your delicious cheese sauce. The spinach will look like a lot at first but will wilt down very quickly.
8. Now pour your mac & cheese into an oven-proof dish and sprinkle over your breadcrumbs, cheddar and Parmesan.
9. Finally, put your scrumptious mac & cheese into the oven and leave for around 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden and crispy.