Macaroni and Cheese Primavera Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces pasta (penne, ziti or elbow macaroni); 2 tablespoons soft margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 teaspoons soft margarine or 2 teaspoons butter, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans, drained; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; ½ cup dry breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

10 ounces pasta (penne, ziti or elbow macaroni)
2 tablespoons soft margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons soft margarine or 2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup dry breadcrumbs

1
Heat the oven to 375F Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2
While pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add onion; cook, stirring often, until tender and translucent.
4
Add the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Slowly pour in milk, stirring with a whisk to smooth any lumps that form; simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Remove from heat, and immediately stir in cheese.
7
Drain the pasta and stir into cheese sauce.
8
Fold in the beans and mushrooms.
9
Transfer the mixture to a shallow 2 1/2 - to 3-quart casserole dish.
10
Spoon the tomatoes around edge of casserole.
11
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons margarine in a small skillet; add the breadcrumbs and cook until lightly toasted.
12
Sprinkle in the center of casserole.
13
Bake for 15 minutes.
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Nutritional Information Per Serving:
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Calories 420; Total fat 28g; Saturated fat 13g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 640mg; Carbohydrate 44g; Fiber 3g; Protein 10g; Vitamin A 10%DV*; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 15%DV; Iron 10%DV.
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*Daily Value.

844

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces pasta (penne, ziti or elbow macaroni), 2 tablespoons soft margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 teaspoons soft margarine or 2 teaspoons butter, divided, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and Cheese Primavera 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.

Macaroni and Cheese Primavera

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