Cheesy Shells and Greens Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz medium pasta shells
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
cayenne , pinch (optional)
1 1/2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
kosher salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
1 bunch spinach , thick stems discarded and leaves roughly chopped

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes; whisk in the milk.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes.
Whisk in the mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, if using, 1 cup Cheddar, 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper.
Add the pasta and spinach and toss to combine.
Heat broiler; transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2 quart broiler-proof baking dish or four 12 ounce ramekins.
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and broil until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	364.8 Kcal (1527 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.26g	27%
Cholesterol	82.48mg	27%
Sodium	418.11mg	17%
Potassium	625.87mg	13%
Total Carbs	33.49g	11%
Sugars	3.89g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.96g	8%
Protein	20.33g	41%
Vitamin C	23.9mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	3.5mg	20%
Calcium	487.3mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.23 Kcal (441 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.98g	27%
Cholesterol	23.79mg	27%
Sodium	120.6mg	17%
Potassium	180.53mg	13%
Total Carbs	9.66g	11%
Sugars	1.12g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	8%
Protein	5.87g	41%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	31%
Iron	1mg	20%
Calcium	140.6mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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