Caprese Mac ‘N’ Cheese Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ cups whole milk
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• ½ lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, optional
• 3 small tomatoes, sliced
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped