Description
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Macaroni & Cheese for Cozy Nights
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Gluten-free pasta
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
- 2–3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Gluten-free flour
- 3 cups Half & half
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 cups Fresh spinach, packed
- 12 oz Marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
- 5.3 oz Boursin cheese, shallot & chive
- 2 1/2 cups Shredded gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup Shredded pecorino cheese
- 1 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package directions until slightly undercooked (al dente), about 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk in gluten-free flour with melted butter and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until it resembles wet sand.
- Gradually pour in half & half, whisking continuously until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic powder, black pepper, dried parsley, kosher salt, onion powder, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, and smoked paprika, then fold in spinach.
- Add Boursin cheese and chopped artichokes, stirring until cheese melts into the sauce.
- Gradually add shredded gruyère cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the cheese mixture, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with reserved shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until top is golden and bubbly. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
