Veggie Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Veggie Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup white wine; 4 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 2 zucchini, cut into thin strips; 2 sweet onions, coarsely chopped; 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup skim milk; 12 ounces elbow macaroni; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

½ cup white wine
4 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 zucchini, cut into thin strips
2 sweet onions, coarsely chopped
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup skim milk
12 ounces elbow macaroni
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Heat oven to 375F.
2
Cook pasta in boiling water until just al dente.
3
Drain.
4
On a large skillet over medium high heat, bring wine to a boil.
5
Add bell peppers, zucchini and onion.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, 12-15 minutes- or until vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
In a food processor , process ricotta until smooth.
9
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
10
Add flour and cook about 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
11
Slowly whisk in milk and cook, whisking, 4-5 minutes, or until thickened.
12
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, vegetables, ricotta and white sauce until well mixed.
13
Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a 2.5 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
14
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.

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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: ½ cup white wine, 4 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips, 2 zucchini, cut into thin strips, 2 sweet onions, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Veggie Macaroni and Cheese 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.

Veggie Macaroni and Cheese

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