Double-Cheese Macaroni and Greens

Name: Double-Cheese Macaroni and Greens
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces mezze rigatoni pasta; 12 ounces swiss chard, stems removed and leaves torn into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; kosher salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups wole milk; 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 4 ounces muenster cheese or 4 ounces gruyere, grated

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"From Woman's Day This gooey, satisfying mac and cheese recipe uses mostly pantry staples and on-hand items, and also manages to sneak in a healthy serving of leafy greens - what's not to love?"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

12 ounces mezze rigatoni pasta
12 ounces swiss chard, stems removed and leaves torn into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
kosher salt
pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¹⁄₄ cups wole milk
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 ounces muenster cheese or 4 ounces gruyere, grated

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding chard during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain pasta and chard and return to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes; whisk in milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add Cheddar and 1/2 cup of Muenster cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Add pasta and chard and toss to combine.
Heat broiler. Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2-quart broiler-proof baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Muenster and broil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
TIPS & TECHNIQUES:
EASY UPGRADE: To turn up the flavor, use Gruyere instead of Muenster and stir 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard in along with the milk.