Wild garlic macaroni cheese

  • Side
  • 2–4
  • 40 minutes
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The ultimate comfort dish macaroni cheese is given a seasonal twist here, with a vibrant green wild garlic cheese sauce. Learn more about wild garlic and where to find it here.

First published in 2022
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Ingredients

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Wild garlic mac and cheese

Equipment

  • Blender

Method

1

Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for 6–8 minutes or to packet instructions. You want it to be al dente, as it will continue to cook in the oven

2

Melt the butter and flour in a pan and cook out for 5 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk bit by bit until you have a nice smooth sauce. Fold in both cheeses, keeping a large handful aside for the topping. Stir until melted and completely combined, and then stir in the mustard

3

Add the spinach and wild garlic to the pan and stir until wilted, then transfer to a blender and blitz into a bright green sauce. Taste and season with salt and a splash of white wine vinegar

4

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/gas mark 4

5

Drain the pasta and stir the sauce through it. Place in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the leftover cheese. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden

First published in 2022
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