Spinach Mac & Cheese
with Crispy Onions
Crispy onions give this creamy indulgence a savory, crunchy topping to rival the best mac & cheese recipes. The combination of fresh spinach, gooey chile con queso, and rich cream cheese turns this quick & easy comfort food into a satisfying meal.
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INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz cavatappi pasta
- 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 6 oz chile con queso
- 2 oz vegan cream cheese
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
- 4 oz teen spinach
- 2 tbsp crispy onions
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Pepper
- Salt
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INSTRUCTIONS
Bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Heat 2 tsp olive oil in same saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta water, queso, cream cheese, nutritional yeast, just ½ tbsp vinegar, and spinach. Cook over medium-high heat until spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta.
Divide between two bowls and sprinkle with crispy onions. Dig in!
For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.
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