Name: Creamy spinach and prosciutto macaroni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 thin slices off the bone (80g) prosciutto; 500 gram dried macaroni; 60 gram plain flour; 2 tablespoon butter; 2 cup milk; 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese,; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 60 gram baby spinach; salad leaves, to serve

Creamy spinach and prosciutto macaroni

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

25M

Total

35M

Ingredients

4 thin slices off the bone (80g) prosciutto

500 gram dried macaroni

60 gram plain flour

2 tablespoon butter

2 cup milk

1/2 cup grated tasty cheese,

2 eggs, lightly beaten

60 gram baby spinach

salad leaves, to serve

Method

1.In a large frying pan, fry prosciutto on high for 2-3 minutes, turning regularly, until crisp. Break into pieces and set aside.

2.Cook pasta according to packet instructions.

3.Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter on medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat. Gradually add milk, stirring, until smooth. Return to medium heat, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Simmer for about 3 minutes. Mix in cheese and season to taste.

4.Drain pasta well, returning to pan with sauce, egg and spinach.Toss well. Top with prosciutto. Serve with a leafy side salad.

You can try other combinations such as cherry tomatoes, bacon and parsley or asparagus and mushrooms.
Note

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