Baked Macaroni Primavera Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni Primavera Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounce Dry whole wheat macaroni (see note); 1/4 c. Dry sherry; 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 c. Minced green onions -- Including tops; 1 tsp Chopped garlic; 1 x Red bell pepper -- seeded And minced; 1/4 tsp Grnd cumin; 1/2 tsp Dry oregano; 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh basil; 1/2 c. Asparagus -- cut diagonally; 1 c. Halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 c. Whole snow peas -- trimmed

Servings: persons

8 ounce Dry whole wheat macaroni (see note)
1/4 c. Dry sherry
1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
1/3 c. Minced green onions -- Including tops
1 tsp Chopped garlic
1 x Red bell pepper -- seeded And minced
1/4 tsp Grnd cumin
1/2 tsp Dry oregano
1 Tbsp. Minced fresh basil
1/2 c. Asparagus -- cut diagonally
1 c. Halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 c. Whole snow peas -- trimmed

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Primavera Sauce- 2 tsp.
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butter 2 tsp.
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flour 1 c. nonfat lowfat milk 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp.
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grnd white pepper
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large pot, heat water to boil.
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Add in pasta and cook till just tender (about 8 min).
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Drain and rinse pasta under cool water.
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Place in a large bowl and set aside.
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Lightly grease a large baking dish.
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In a skillet heat sherry and extra virgin olive oil and saute/fry green onion, garlic, and bell pepper till pepper is soft but not mushy.
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Add in cumin, oregano, basil, asparagus (cut diagonally into 2-inch pcs), cherry tomatoes, and snow peas, and saute/fry 2 min, stirring frequently.
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Remove from heat and toss with pasta and Primavera Sauce.
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Spoon into baking dish.
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Bake till lightly browned and bubbling (about 25 min).
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Primavera Sauce: In a saucepan heat butter and stir in flour.
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Cook 2 min, stirring, to eliminate floury taste, then slowly add in lowfat milk, stirring with a whisk.
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If lowfat milk is added slowly sufficient, the sauce should thicken to a heavy cream consistency.
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Add in cheese and pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounce Dry whole wheat macaroni (see note), 1/4 c. Dry sherry, 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 c. Minced green onions -- Including tops, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni Primavera Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!