Sausage Crumb Mac and Cheese with Spinach

Name: Sausage Crumb Mac and Cheese with Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 160 g macaroni or elbow pasta; 60 g crumbled sausage; 50 g cheddar grated; 20 g parmesan grated; 250 ml milk; 3 handful handfuls of frozen spinach; 0.5 tsp chopped rosemary; 0.5 slice bread, cut into small cubes

A comforting, creamy macaroni and cheese elevated with a crispy, herby sausage and breadcrumb topping. This quick dinner features iron-rich spinach and a blend of sharp cheddar and nutty parmesan for the ultimate weeknight meal.

Servings0 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

macaroni or elbow pasta
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crumbled sausage
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cheddar grated
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parmesan grated
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milk
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handfuls of frozen spinach
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chopped rosemary
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bread, cut into small cubes
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Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the macaroni, milk, and 250ml of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat entirely.

Let the pan stand, covered, for 10-12 minutes. The pasta will continue to cook in the residual heat and absorb most of the liquid.

Add the frozen spinach to the pasta, cover again, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the spinach has defrosted. Stir well to combine.

Stir in the grated cheddar and parmesan until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

While the pasta is resting, place the crumbled sausage into a cold frying pan and set it over medium heat. Once the sausage starts to sizzle and brown, stir in the chopped rosemary.