garden macaroni and cheese

Name: Garden Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, sliced thick; 2 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 8 tablespoon(s) garden vegetable seasoning, divided; 16 ounce(s) dry penne pasta; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 portebello mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) sweet and tangy seasoning; 2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup(s) half and half; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 8 ounce(s) Gouda cheese, shredded; 8 ounce(s) mild cheddar cheese, shredded

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Aug 25, 2025

I created a new macaroni and cheese recipe, based on Grill Mates' garden vegetable seasoning, filled with sauteed vegetables.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, sliced thick
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
8 tablespoons garden vegetable seasoning, divided
16 ounces dry penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 portebello mushrooms, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sweet and tangy seasoning
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup half and half
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded
8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make garden macaroni and cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add sliced carrots, grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons garden vegetable seasoning; mix well.
Step 3

Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Season with 2 tablespoons garden vegetable seasoning; toss well.
Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced portobello mushrooms, chopped red bell peppers, diced yellow onion, and minced garlic.
Step 5

Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Season with sweet and tangy seasoning, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon garden vegetable seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 6

Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 7

Combine heavy whipping cream, half and half, crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons garden vegetable seasoning, stirring often. Let simmer for 6 minutes or until thickened.
Step 8

Add sauteed vegetable mixture, cooked penne pasta, and green peas. Stir well until combined. Remove from heat.
Step 9

Spoon into the prepared baking dish evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Gouda and mild cheddar cheese. Season with the remaining garden vegetable seasoning.
Step 10

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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