Vegetarian

Mac and Cheese with Vegies is for Dinner.

Mac and Cheese with Vegies takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Mac and Cheese with Vegies takes 40 minutes to cook.

Mac and Cheese with Vegies makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Mac and Cheese with Vegies are:

1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow type macaroni
Cooking spray
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 oz broccoli florets, chopped
1 small summer squash or zucchini, sliced thinly crosswise
2 tbsp water
1/2 cup fat free (if possible) half and half
1/4 cup low sodium veggie or chicken broth
1 tbsp + 1 tsp all purpose flour
1/8 tsp Salt Sense
1/8 tsp Ground black pepper
1/3 cup low fat shredded cheddar
1 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 tbsp plain panko crumbs

Here is how you make Mac and Cheese with Vegies:

1. Prepare pasta using package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain well in colander. Lightly spray an 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Pour pasta into the pan.2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook bell pepper 2-3 minutes or until crisp tender; stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli and squash. Cook for 1 minute; Stir in water and cook for 2-3 minutes longer or until tender, stirring frequently.4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the half and half, broth, flour, salt and pepper. Pour into the cooked bell pepper mixture. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Pour over pasta; stir to mix. Sprinkle with panko crumbs.5. Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.Serving Size: Serves 2Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUSANMV1.

The nutritional information for Mac and Cheese with Vegies is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 333.1

• Total Fat: 10.4 g
• Cholesterol: 23.1 mg
• Sodium: 251.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 43.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 10.9 g