THREE-CHEESE MACARONI WITH SPINACH

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A yummy side dish that uses my favorite cheese, Gorgonzola. Can be assembled and refrigerated 1 day ahead, just bring to room temp. before baking.

Provided by Karamia

Categories     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
5 ounces Fontina cheese, rind removed,cubed
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb mini penne pasta
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees; grease a 3 quart baking dish or casserole dish; start bringing a large pot of water to a boil.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter then add onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta to other pot with water and boil for two minutes less than the package says to.
  • Whisk flour into onion/butter mixture and stir for 2 minutes; stir in milk, whisking constantly until it thickens and starts to bubble.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the salt, pepper, gorgonzola, fontina and 3/4 cup of the parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
  • Drain pasta well and return to large pot and add the cheese sauce and bag of spinach and mix well; pour into greased dish.
  • Combine the remaining Parmesan and bread crumbs; sprinkle on top of macaroni; bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes; top should be lightly browned; cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and dig in!

JO Kelly
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Jaxon Wolf
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This recipe is a keeper!


Zina Hesham
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Sab bir
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of cheese.


Eddy Ozil
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This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own variations.


Ezike Chidera
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I added some chopped bacon to this dish and it was amazing.


NA2S
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I made this dish with whole wheat pasta and it was just as good as the regular version.


Salauddin Shojib
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I love the creamy sauce in this dish. It's so rich and flavorful.


Rodney Ricks
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This dish is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Saiham
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. It turned out great!


Shazib Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Jayrazz bhai
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Ferdous Shaon
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This dish is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, meats, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.


Redu Tonmoy
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great comfort food.


Cuyler Evans
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Islam Rabbi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


Oladosu Bolaji
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but I loved it in this dish. It was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors.


Debbie Somerville
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This was an incredibly easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing! The three cheeses melted together perfectly, and the spinach added a wonderful flavor and texture.