Macaroni and Cheese With Vegetables

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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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