Macaroni and Cheese with Chickpeas and Spinach Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Chickpeas and Spinach Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil; 4 cups roughly chopped spinach leaves (about 4 ounces); 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk; 2 eggs; Half pound dry elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 ounces grated American cheese; 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika

Macaroni and Cheese with Chickpeas and Spinach Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 25 mins

Active 30 mins

Total 30 mins

Serves 4 servings

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2 teaspoons oil
4 cups roughly chopped spinach leaves (about 4 ounces)
1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 large eggs
Half pound dry elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces grated American cheese
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add spinach and cook, stirring until wilted, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Fill pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
Combine cornstarch, evaporated milk, and eggs in a small bowl and whisk until homogenous. Set aside.
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water. Return to stock pot and add cooking water, butter, evaporated milk mixture, both cheeses, spinach, and chickpeas. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and pasta is creamy and smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with smoked paprika, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
976	Calories
50g	Fat
88g	Carbs
45g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	976
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50g	64%
Saturated Fat 26g	128%
Cholesterol 222mg	74%
Sodium 1644mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 88g	32%
Dietary Fiber 11g	38%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 45g
Vitamin C 6mg	31%
Calcium 1157mg	89%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1027mg	22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.