Pesto-Havarti Mac and Cheese
Enjoy creamy Pesto-Havarti Mac and Cheese in just 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick, flavorful pasta dish.
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Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups whole-wheat elbow macaroni (orecchiette will also work well)
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (at room temperature)
- 2 cups shredded Havarti or mozzarella cheese (I used a mixture)
- 3 Tablespoons Spinach-Basil Pesto (recipe follows) or store bought sauce
- 4 cups packed spinach leaves
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or more for thinner pasta)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
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