This one pot pasta hits all the right notes if you are craving a cheesy alfredo or mac and cheese, except we elevate it by adding an extra creamy and savory bite from gorgonzola cheese. I call this my adult mac and cheese but kids will love it too. :)
½ lb shell pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 half and half or whole milk
¼ cup gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
Baby spinach
½ cup diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper
In a large pot, add 1 teaspoon salt and let it come to a boil on medium high heat. Add shell pasta and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Remove from pot and drain.
Bring the pot back to the stove and add butter. Let it melt and add garlic cloves, saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Add all purpose flour and let it cook for another minute or two. Slowly pour in milk and whisk to avoid any clumps while adding it. Let it come to a slight boil and add the cheeses. Stir to mix and the sauce will thicken as it cooks. Turn off the heat and add the pasta, spinach, and tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve as a side or as a hearty comforting dish. Enjoy!
Watch the full tutorial for this recipe here: Starting at 8:00
