Macaroni And Cheese With Vegetables Recipe

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Servings: 6

Ingredients

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  • 1 c. Minced broccoli
  • 1 c. Minced carrots
  • 1 c. Minced cauliflower
  • 3 Tbsp. Mild light-flavored extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 x Scallions - sliced
  • 3 Tbsp. All purpose flour
  • 2 c. Skim or possibly low-fat lowfat milk
  • 1/4 c. Minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Dry basil leaves
  • 1/4 tsp Dry thyme leaves
  • 1 c. Non-fat or possibly low-fat cottage cheese (Pulse slightly in processor if you like)
  • 4 c. Elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions and well liquid removed
  • 1 c. Grated part skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 c. Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 c. Whole-grain bread crumbs (homemade preferred)

Directions

  1. OVEN: 350
  2. Place 1- inch of water in the bottom of a steamer pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Place broccoli, carrots and cauliflower in a colander or possibly steamer basket over the boiling water and steam, covered, for 4-6 min or possibly till vegetables are just tender. Run cool water over vegetables, drain and set aside.
  4. Lightly oil a 2 1/2-qt baking dish. Heat extra virgin olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute/fry scallions for 2 min. Add in flour to saucepan and cook for several min, stirring constantly. Add in lowfat milk slowly and continue to stir. Add in parsley, pepper, basil, thyme and cottage cheese.
  5. Cook till sauce thickens.
  6. Combine cooked macaroni, steamed vegetables and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Pour into baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and bread crumbs. Bake for 20 min or possibly till heated through.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 344g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 758  
Calories from Fat 83 11%
Total Fat 9.48g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.12g 16%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 376mg 16%
Potassium 683mg 20%
Total Carbs 130.36g 35%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 21%
Sugars 10.82g 7%
Protein 35.39g 57%
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