MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH VEGETABLES

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Great dish, that can be used as a side, or even as a main dish. Give it a try. I adopted this recipe in the recipe adoption and I sure am glad that I did.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon basil
3 tablespoons margarine, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup milk
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Grated
1 cup mushroom, Sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
2 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, Chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, in med saucepan, melt 2 T of the margarine.
  • Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended.
  • Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over med heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in cheeses and seasonings.
  • Continue stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 T margarine.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • When noodles are done, drain well.
  • Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce.
  • Garnish with scallion curls.

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