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Vegetable Mac and Cheese

Amanda Keefer
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree & Main Dishes
Servings 6
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 13.25 oz. box whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 1 12 oz. package broccoli and cauliflower florets,
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 9 ounces shredded lowfat Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli and cauliflower last 2 minutes. Drain and reserve ½ cup water.
  • Melt butter in large pot over medium-low heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and whisk in milk. Continue whisking until sauce boils and thickens slightly. Add cheese and whisk until smooth.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in pasta and vegetables. If mixture is too thick, add reserved cooking water a little at a time until constancy is to your liking.
  • Transfer to 11x8-inch baking dish coasted with cooking spray and top with breadcrumbs.
  • Place under the broiler 2 – 3 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 302mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 1mg
Keyword broccoli, cauliflower, dinner recipes, Mac & Cheese, side dish
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