Green Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Suitable from 6 months (once cow’s milk and wheat have been introduced)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Makes: 4 1/2 cups
Suitable for freezing


Ingredients

Makes 4 1/2 cups

1 cup macaroni or other small pasta

50g butter

1/3 cup flour

2 1/2 cups milk

100g frozen spinach, defrosted

2 cups grated cheese


Method

1. Boil pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water for 8 minutes or according to directions on the pack

2. While pasta is cooking, melt the butter in another saucepan and once melted, stir in flour until it forms a thick paste

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3. Whisk in 1/3 of the milk, once combined, whisk in remaining milk and cook, stirring, until mixture becomes thick (2-3 minutes)

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4. Stir through spinach and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.

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5. Drain pasta and stir through sauce (if you wanting a smoother sauce, blend using a stick blender before adding to pasta)

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