Baked Macaroni
Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 40minutes
Total time is 50minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
10 Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 70grams butter
- 100grams brown mushrooms, sliced
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 300grams macaroni
- 1 1/2 cup reduced fat milk
- 200grams low fat ricotta
- 100grams baby spinach
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup tasty cheese, grated
Nutrition per serving
2550kJ / 608Cal
2550 Kilojoules or 608 Calories
29% of daily energy intake*
Protein
24.9grams
Fat
27.0grams
Carbs
64.2grams
Sugars
8.5grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Method
Step 1 of 4
Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain and cover. Fry mushrooms in a little of the butter until golden. Set aside.
Step 2 of 4
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 4 x 1 cup ovenproof dishes.
Step 3 of 4
Melt remaining butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and stir over low heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Return to the heat and stir for 5 minutes until thickened. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Step 4 of 4
Stir in egg, ricotta, spinach, mushrooms and cooked pasta. Spoon into dishes. Place on a baking tray, sprinkle with tasty cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
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