ROASTED SPRING VEGETABLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Give macaroni and cheese a seasonal makeover with this veggie-forward recipe that's perfect for a lighter springtime dinner.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup 1-inch pieces fresh asparagus
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups uncooked fiori pasta (8 oz)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
4 oz fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, toss asparagus, onions, shallot, oil, salt and pepper. Roast uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with whisk until blended. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened. Add cheese and dried basil; stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked pasta to baking dish with roasted vegetables; toss. Pour cheese sauce over mixture; stir well to coat. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Etop Etop
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I used a variety of spring vegetables, including asparagus, broccoli, and carrots. The cheese sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Proteek Hasan Aridro
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe. The dish also turned out a bit too salty. Overall, it was an okay recipe.


EMELIN Cruz
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Wow! This dish was so good! The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


B COME TECH
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The vegetables were a nice addition and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to people who like rich and creamy dishes.


aquirro sloan
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I'm a vegetarian and I loved this dish. The vegetables were perfectly roasted and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to other vegetarians.


kiarah queen
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This dish was amazing! The roasted vegetables added a delicious flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gabby Riddle
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the dish turned out a bit bland. I think I needed to add more salt and pepper. The vegetables were also a bit overcooked. Overall, it was an okay recipe.


Enotale Grim
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The vegetables were a nice addition and added a bit of flavor. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Ensar YT
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted vegetables added a delicious flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ann Mwirigi
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I used frozen vegetables and it still turned out great. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Cross
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used a variety of spring vegetables, including asparagus, broccoli, and carrots. The cheese sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aiman Nusra
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This roasted spring vegetable macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The vegetables added a delicious flavor and texture to the dish, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.