Spinach-tomatoes Mac Cheese

Spinach-tomatoes Mac Cheese Ingredients

1 3/4 cups elbow macaroni1 tablespoon cooking oil1 brown onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced¾ teaspoon salt, divided300 gr baby spinach2 tomatoes, cut1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon -purpose flour½ teaspoon ground pepper⅓ cup milk⅓ cup water1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt; cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually add spinach, stirring until wilted and adding 1 Tbsp. water at a time, if needed. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.4. Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the spinach mixture.5. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the pan. When the butter has melted, whisk in flour, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Cook, whisking, until thickened and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup cheese until melted.6. Add the macaroni and sauce to the bowl with the spinach mixture; mix well. Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.7. Bake until the cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.