SPINACH MACARONI CASSEROLE😋💓

  SPINACH MACARONI CASSEROLE😊

"INNOVATIVE+HEALTHY AND VERY TASTY"😋

Romantic dates are cool but enjoying pasta and a glass of red wine along with your date takes it to an another whole level !! Are you Craving a bowl of pasta that is both healthy and lip-smacking?! I bet you are , I've got a recipe for you guys , it's super simple to make and super delicious , always leaves you craving for 1 more portion.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED FOR FILLING:-

1) Spinach-2 cups (Finely chopped )

2) Tomato- 2 medium(Finely chopped)

3)Paneer (cottage cheese) /Tofu (if vegan ) - 1/2 cup (grated)

4) Red chili- 1/2 tsp

5) Salt - 1-1.5 tsp according to your taste

6) Red and yellow Bell pepper- 1/4 of both (finely chopped and sautéed in oil )

7) Bay leaf-1

8) Black Cardamom- 1

9) Extra Virgin Olive oil- 2 tbsp

10) 2 cups of macaroni 

INGREDIENTS FOR WHITE SAUCE-

1) Flour(Maida)- 2tbsp

2) Milk- 1.5-2 cups 

3) Black pepper ,salt , oregano and chili flakes (according to taste)

FOR THE TOPPING YOU REQUIRE:-

1) Tomato-5-6 pieces (thin slices / shredded )

2)Parmesan+ Mozzarella- 1 cup(shredded/ roughly chopped)

PROCEDURE TO MAKE THE WHITE SAUCE:-

1) Boil the macaroni in a pot of heated water add a pinch of salt and 1tsp oil. Cook it for 20-25 minutes on medium flame , drain it in a vessel  and keep it aside for cooling

2) Heat a pan add oil and roast 2 tbsp. flour and roast it until a little color appears then add 1 cup milk to it and mix it vigorously and make sure no lumps form then add 1/2- 1 cup of milk making sure the consistency is neither too thick nor too thin

3) Add in all the spices and bring it to a boil then turn off the gas 

4) Preheat the oven at 200'C 

PROCEDURE TO MAKE THE SPINACH FILLING:-

1) Heat a pan add 2 tsp olive oil then add the spices , tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy

2) Add the spinach and cook until it wilts ,then add in the cottage cheese ,salt , pepper and red chili powder , Stir well 

3) Add in the white sauce give it a good mix, then gradually add in the pasta while stirring

4) Transfer this mixture to a baking dish . Top it with grated cheese and tomato slices and bake until golden brown and bubbling , for about 15-20 minutes 

5) Take it out of the oven and its ready to eat !!

SERVE YOURSELF A NICE FANCY PORTION OF THIS DELICACY ALONG WITH YOUR FAVOURITE BEVERAGE WITH A NICE MOVIE/DATE OR JUST A MEAL WITH YOURSELF ! THIS IS MY PERSONAL FAVOURITE DISH  TO PREPARE😍!