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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables is for Dinner.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables takes 37 minutes to cook.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables are:

1 box (14.5 oz) Barilla Plus elbow macaroni
2 bunches of fresh broccoli
1 large carrot
4 tablespoons Smart Balance spread
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
1 pound Cabot 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese (made with 1.5% milk)
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables:

Makes 8 servings, approximately 1.5 cups eachPreheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.Coarsely chop the broccoli, grate the carrot and shred the cheese.Boil the macaroni in salted water for 4 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli and boil for 2 more minutes. Add the shredded carrot and boil for 1 more minute. Drain well and transfer to the baking dish.Meanwhile, in a large pot, melt the smart balance over medium heat and stir in the flour until smooth. Stir in the milk and bring to a boil. Add the cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Pour over the macaroni and season with salt and pepper. Stir together.Bake for 30 minutes uncovered. Serve hot.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BOYSMOM9698.

The nutritional information for Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 452.2

• Total Fat: 16.0 g
• Cholesterol: 31.2 mg
• Sodium: 486.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 49.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
• Protein: 32.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables is Vegetarian