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Prep Time
30 min
Cuisine
American
Mac 'n' cheese is always a treat, but this one is made extra satisfying thanks to the addition of Tenderstem broccoli & wilted spinach. You'll combine green pesto with crème fraîche, garlic & cheddar to create a simple cheese sauce. Top the lot with panko breadcrumbs and crunchy pumpkin seeds for texture.
Prep Time
30 min
Cuisine
American
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Percentages are based on an adult's daily intake
Typical Values | per 100g | per serving |
---|---|---|
Energy | 1119 kJ 268 kcal |
4510 kJ 1078 kcal |
Fat of which saturates |
13.2 g 5.5 g |
53.4 g 22.2 g |
Carbohydrate of which sugars |
28.8 g 3.5 g |
115.9 g 14.1 g |
Fibre | 2 g | 8 g |
Protein | 9 g | 36.3 g |
Salt | 0.59 g | 2.38 g |
In addition to the recipe specific allergen information provided, due to production and packing methods Gousto boxes may also contain low levels of the following allergens: Cereals containing gluten; Crustaceans; Eggs; Fish; Peanuts; Soya; Milk; Nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews ,pecan nuts ,brazil nuts, pistachio nuts, macadamia nuts; Celery; Sesame; Sulphur dioxide and Sulphites; Lupin; Molluscs; Mustard.
Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ 425°F/ Gas 7
Boil a kettle
Peel and finely slice the brown onion[s]
Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a large knob of butter over a medium-low heat
Once melted, add the sliced onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 6-8 min or until softened
Meanwhile, add the macaroni to a pot of boiled water with a large pinch of salt and bring to the boil over a high heat
Cook the macaroni for 5 min or until cooked with a slight bite
Meanwhile, peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic
Grate the cheddar cheese
Once the macaroni has had 5 min, add the Tenderstem broccoli and cook for 2 min further until everything's tender
Once done, drain the macaroni and broccoli, reserving 300ml [600ml] of the starchy pasta water
Once the onion has softened, add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 min or until fragrant
Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the pan with the crème fraîche and a generous pinch of salt and pepper
Add the basil nut pesto pots, grated cheddar and 200ml [350ml] of the starchy pasta water and give everything a good old mix up
Add the baby leaf spinach and cook for 1 min further, stirring until it's wilted
Tip: add a splash more pasta water if the sauce is looking a bit dry – remember it will thicken in the oven!
Transfer the mac 'n' cheese to an oven-proof dish
Top with the panko breadcrumbs and pumpkin seeds
Put the dish in the oven for 10 min or until bubbling and crispy
Remove the pesto mac 'n' cheese from the oven and leave to stand until cooled slightly
Serve the pesto mac 'n' cheese
Top with a generous grind of black pepper
Enjoy!