Havarti Mac and Cheese with Spinach Pesto

Name: Havarti Mac and Cheese with Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces macaroni pasta (al dente); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk (room temp); 2 cups shredded Havarti cheese; 4 cups packed spinach leaves; 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large lemon (juice only); 2 cloves garlic (peeled); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

This is super creamy and surprisingly easy homemade mac and cheese made with Havarti cheese. A stirred in homemade spinach pesto adds some nice vegetable and herb flavors.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:05:38 GMT