macaroni and cheese with vegetables

Ingredients For macaroni and cheese with vegetables

  • 8 oz
    pasta, bow-tie or ribbed
  • 1 c
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 1
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 c
    broccoli florets
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, fresh and chopped
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable stock
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    green onion, sliced

How To Make macaroni and cheese with vegetables

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking, in medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • 3
    Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended in.
  • 4
    Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; reduce heat to low.
  • 5
    Stir in cheeses and seasonings; continue stirring until cheese is melted.
  • 6
    Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 7
    In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • 8
    Add remaining ingredients; cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp, then reduce heat to low.
  • 9
    When noodles are done, drain well.
  • 10
    Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce - Garnish with scallion curls.

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