macaroni and cheese with vegetables

Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) pasta, bow-tie or ribbed; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable stock; 3/4 cup(s) milk; 1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon(s) parsley, fresh and chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 cup(s) broccoli florets; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup(s) mushrooms, sliced; 1 - green onion, sliced

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Ingredients

8 ounces pasta, bow-tie or ribbed
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup vegetable stock
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh and chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups broccoli florets
1 - red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 - green onion, sliced

How To Make macaroni and cheese with vegetables

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, in medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
Step 3

Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended in.
Step 4

Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; reduce heat to low.
Step 5

Stir in cheeses and seasonings; continue stirring until cheese is melted.
Step 6

Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 7

In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
Step 8

Add remaining ingredients; cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp, then reduce heat to low.
Step 9

When noodles are done, drain well.
Step 10

Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce - Garnish with scallion curls.
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