Veggie Macaroni and Cheese
Are you looking for an easy way to sneak in a few more veggies or need a delicious passing dish to take to the family cook out coming up? Either way, this recipe has you covered and is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta (I used Banza rotini, but whole grain noodles would be great too)
- 1 medium cauliflower cut into small florets (about 4 cups)
- 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Steam cauliflower and carrots together until very tender
- While vegetables are steaming, cook pasta according to instructions on the box and set aside.
- When vegetables are very tender, remove from steamer and add to blender with milk.
- Puree vegetables and milk until smooth.
- Add olive oil and garlic to large saute pan and cook on medium heat until garlic is fragrant and light brown.
- Add puree mixture to pan and stir to combine.
- Whisk cheddar and mozzarella cheese into mixture until the cheese is melted and well-incorporated. Stir in salt and additional seasonings to desired taste
- Stir in noodles and serve warm
Notes
- Additional nutritional information per 1 cup serving: Fat: 14g, Sodium: 443mg, Carbohydrates: 36g, Fiber: 9g, Protein:24g