Macaroni and cheese primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that combines the classic flavors of macaroni and cheese with the freshness of spring vegetables. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The combination of creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni, and colorful vegetables makes this dish a favorite among adults and children alike.
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MACARONI AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA
For this dish use 3-4 cups of fresh baby vegetables or a vegetable medley, very thinly sliced and quickly sautéed until tender-crisp
Provided by The Rachael Ray Staff
Number Of Ingredients 34
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta
- Heat large skillet with olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium to medium-high heat
- Add vegetables and scapes or garlic, and season with salt and pepper
- Sauté to tender-crisp, 5 minutes or so
- Turn off heat, douse with lemon juice and add tarragon
- In a medium, high-sided skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat
- Add flour and whisk 1 minute; whisk in chicken stock and thicken 1-2 minutes
- Slowly whisk in warm milk and season sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste
- Thicken to lightly coat the back of a spoon
- Stir in Fontina or Gruyère and Asiago in a figure-8 motion, a handful at a time, using a wooden spoon
- Undercook pasta by 2-3 minutes in salted boiling water, 6-7 minutes depending on package directions
- Drain the pasta and add back to pot with cheese sauce and vegetables
- Stir to combine and adjust salt and pepper to taste
- Transfer to casserole and cover with Parm
- Bake to brown and bubbly, 20-25 minutes
MACARONI AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA
This ultimate comfort food gets a contemporary twist with the addition of vegetables, herbs such as sage and rosemary, and a topping of panko bread crumbs and Asiago cheese.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Entrees,
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta, adding broccoli during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and spices. Cook and stir 1 minute or until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth. Add macaroni, broccoli and tomatoes; toss gently to coat. Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix panko and Asiago cheese. Sprinkle evenly over top.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 Calories
MACARONI AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA
The ultimate comfort food gets a contemporary twist with vegetables, sage, rosemary and a generous topping of Panko bread crumbs and Asiago cheese.Recipe courtesy of McCormick.
Categories Entrees
Time 59m59S
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta, adding broccoli during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
- Rinse under cold water; drain well.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F.
- Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat.
- Sprinkle with flour and spices.
- Cook and stir 1 minute or until well blended.
- Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
- Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
- Stir in Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add macaroni, broccoli and tomatoes; toss gently to coat.
- Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Mix panko and Asiago cheese.
- Sprinkle evenly over top.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 611 calories, Sugar 8 g, Fat 34 g, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 703 mg, TransFat 0.5 g
MACARONI AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA
Posted as request for low-sodium mac 'n cheese. Comfort food made healthy!! This can be served as a main dish or as a hearty side dish. Add chopped, cooked chicken or turkey to make it a meal.
Provided by Manda
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 1 9x13-inch casserole, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In large bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, thawed vegetables, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In food processor, blend Neufchatel cheese and buttermilk.
- Fold buttermilk mixture and half of shredded cheddar into macaroni and vegetable mixture.
- Spoon into large casserole dish lightly coated with non-stick spray.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
- Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Optional: Broil 4-5 minutes, until cheese on top is crisp and lightly browned.
MAC AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA
Wow the crowds with this Mac and Cheese Primavera recipe. This quick and easy Mac and Cheese Primavera comes together in just twenty minutes!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water the last 5 min.; drain. Return macaroni mixture to saucepan.
- Add Cheese Sauce and seasonings; mix well.
- Cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g
BAKED PASTA PRIMAVERA
Bake veggies with creamy sauce and pasta for a yummy summertime dish-and with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper there's no cleanup!
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions in a Dutch oven, adding the carrots, peas, squash, and/or asparagus for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Return the pasta mixture to the Dutch oven. Cover and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan; whisk in flour and salt. Whisk in the milk, chicken broth, and goat cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in the reserved pasta water, tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, basil, and oregano.
- Pour milk mixture over the pasta mixture, tossing to coat. Spoon pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the almonds and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until the mixture just starts to turn golden and the sauce is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 368.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
ONE-POT MAC & CHEESE PRIMAVERA
Add a little veggie goodness to your fave mac and cheese with this easy, cheesy primavera. Bonus: Only one pot to clean up!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
- Stir in 2 Tbsp. basil.
- Sprinkle with remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 960 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
CHEESY PASTA PRIMAVERA
On your next Italian night, upgrade the pasta -- whole wheat adds extra fiber without extra effort. Pair it with veggies and a creamy sauce for a dinner kids will devour.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta.
- In pot, melt butter over medium-high. Add onion and cook until translucent, 6 minutes. Add flour and whisk to combine. Whisk in milk and cook, whisking frequently, until simmering and thickened, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini and cook until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in pasta, tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g
Tips
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh vegetables, you can use frozen or canned vegetables. Just be sure to drain and rinse them before using.
- Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
- Use a good quality cheese that melts well. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese would be a good choice.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. It should be cooked until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Serve the macaroni and cheese primavera immediately, while it is hot and bubbly.
Conclusion
Macaroni and cheese primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender vegetables, and al dente macaroni, macaroni and cheese primavera is a dish that everyone will love.
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