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And here they are, the tantalizing ingredients that transform mac and cheese into a decadent dish.

Ingredients to Gather

• 1 pound penne pasta
• 3/4-1 pound steak
• 3/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups spinach
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 large white onions, thinly chopped
• 1 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons
• 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1/3 cup Blue cheese, crumbles; plus extra for garnish
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Directions

To make this hearty dish, first boil the pasta and then cook the steak. Creating the luscious sauce by cooking the onions, mushrooms and garlic, then topping it off with salt and pepper and heavy cream. You'll cook the spinach next, followed by the parmesan, blue cheese and nutmeg. Simmer the entire mixture for 10 minutes.

Now you're ready for the finishing touches. Here are the final steps in creating this melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece.

1. Return garlic, mushrooms and onions to the spinach, and stir well.
2. Slice steak on the diagonal and add to the vegetables. Pour in pasta and cheese sauce and mix until everything is coated with sauce and well incorporated.
3. Pour mixture carefully into baking dish and top with blue cheese crumbles. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
4. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Serve hot.

You'll enjoy making this dish almost as much as you'll savor devouring every last bite. This recipe serves 8, so stash some away in the fridge or freezer for a quick and sumptuous meal even if you're pressed for time. But use it quickly, or you may find that the rest of your family has beaten you to the punch!

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