INGREDIENTS
1 lb
uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup
unsalted butter
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups
whole milk
1/4 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 tsp
kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 cups
baby spinach
2 cups
shredded mozzarella, divided
1/2 lb
fresh mozzarella, sliced (optional)
3
small tomatoes, sliced
3 tbsp
chopped fresh basil