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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 360 Fahrenheit / 180 Celcius
Step 2
Begin by boiling your macaroni according to it’s instructions. As it’s a small pasta it should only take 6-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain and leave to the side.
Step 3
Heat a large saucepan on a low heat and add the butter. Then throw in your minced garlic and let it cook away for a couple of minutes.
Step 4
Then add your flour, a tablespoon at a time and combine with the butter using a wooden spoon.
Step 5
Next, you need to add the milk slowly, whisking as you go, to ensure the sauce remains smooth and lump-free.
Step 6
Next, remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly stir in most of the cheddar, leaving a small handful. Then do the same with the Parmesan, leaving just enough to sprinkle over your dish at the end.
Step 7
Now stir in your macaroni, cauliflowe, spinach, and paprika, ensuring that it is all covered in your delicious cheese sauce. The spinach will look like a lot at first but will wilt down very quickly.
Step 8
Now pour your mac & cheese into an oven-proof dish and sprinkle over your breadcrumbs, cheddar and Parmesan.
Step 9
Finally, put your scrumptious mac & cheese into the oven and leave for around 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden and crispy.