spinach negresco
When my son was young he wouldn't eat vegetables but he loved pasta in any way it is cooked. So one day I was making negresco and just thought what if I add spinach to the bechamel sauce before sticking it in the oven, so I did. He loved it and so did everyone else and it became one of his and our favorite dishes ever since
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless cut into small bite size pieces
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3/8 cup flour
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 12 ounces package uncooked pasta
- 1/2 package frozen spinach
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
How To Make spinach negresco
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Step 1Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
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Step 2Meanwhile in a large sauce pan add olive oil, chicken, garlic, salt and pepper. Over medium low heat cook chicken stirring frequently till no longer pink. -
Step 3Add flour and stir till it absorbs all the liquid and it is like a paste coating the chicken pieces
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Step 4Slowly add the milk stirring continuously till you have a light creamy sauce.
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Step 5Add the spinach and stir till it is all thawed. Remove from heat. Add the cheddar cheese and stir till it is well distributed.
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Step 6Add the cooked pasta and stir till is is well distributed, pour the whole mixture into a deep oven proof casserole. Sprinkle the top with the parmesan cheese.
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Step 7Bake in a 400 degrees oven till the top is golden brown, or if you want to save time you can use the broiler to get the top browned faster.
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Bake
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