Macaroni Primavera Recipe

Name: Macaroni Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 1 (8-ounce) package macaroni, uncooked; 3 large carrots, scraped and sliced; 2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh yellow squash; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
1 (8-ounce) package macaroni, uncooked
3 large carrots, scraped and sliced
2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh yellow squash
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven; add macaroni, and cook 4 minutes.
2
Add sliced carrot, and cook 2 minutes; add broccoli flowerets, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in squash, and cook 1 minute; drain.
3
Combine cottage cheese and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in pasta mixture, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and half of Cheddar cheese. Spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining Cheddar cheese.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes, shielding with foil after 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, 1 (8-ounce) package macaroni, uncooked, 3 large carrots, scraped and sliced, 2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets, and more.

Yes, Macaroni 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 Primavera

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