Macaroni with cheese, spinach and nuts

2 servings

30 minutes

Macaroni with cheese, spinach, and nuts is an elegant combination of traditional Italian pasta with a rich creamy sauce, aromatic spinach, and crunchy nuts. This dish is inspired by Tuscan cuisine, known for its love of simple yet harmonious flavor combinations. The creaminess of the cheese perfectly complements the freshness of the spinach, while the nuts add a light texture and nutty note. The dish is suitable for both everyday dinners and special occasions when you want to enjoy refined flavors without complicated cooking. It can be served with a glass of white wine and fresh bread to fully enhance the sauce's taste. Its ease of preparation makes it an ideal choice for those who appreciate Italian gastronomy but don't want to spend hours cooking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 647.1
• Proteins: 17.2g
• Fats: 30.6g
• Carbohydrates: 75.4g

Ingredients

• Pasta: 200 g
• Spinach: 100 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Cream cheese: 50 g
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Walnuts: 2 tbsp
• Parsley: to taste
• Ground pepper mix: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the pasta in salted water for 5 minutes, turn off the heat, and let it sit for another 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 200 g
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste

2. Prepare the sauce. Add spinach, nuts, parsley, cheese, salt, and garlic pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spinach: 100 g
   • Walnuts: 2 tablespoons
   • Parsley:  to taste
   • Cream cheese: 50 g
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. Drain the water from the pot with pasta and add the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 200 g