Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni (or other small pasta, 1/2 lb.); 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 cup frozen peas; ⅓ cup milk; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese or ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, freshly-grated; 1 green onion, chopped; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup macaroni (or other small pasta, 1/2 lb.)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas
⅓ cup milk
2 tablespoons cream cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese or ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, freshly-grated
1 green onion, chopped
salt & pepper

1
In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm.
2
Meanwhile, steam or boil carrots for 4 minutes.
3
Add peas and cook until carrots are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
4
Drain and return to pot.
5
In small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat, until steaming.
6
Whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
7
Stir in basil.
8
Add to pasta along with vegetables, cheeses and green onions.
9
Toss to mix and season with salt and pepper to taste.

169

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup macaroni (or other small pasta, 1/2 lb.), 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced, 1 cup frozen peas, ⅓ cup milk, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables 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.

Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables

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