Mac And Cheese Primavera Recipes

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water the last 5 min.; drain. Return macaroni mixture to saucepan.
• Add Cheese Sauce and seasonings; mix well.
• Cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Stir in 2 Tbsp. basil.
• Sprinkle with remaining basil.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375°F Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until tender and translucent. Add the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly pour in milk, stirring with a whisk to smooth any lumps that form; simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in cheese.
• Drain the pasta and stir into cheese sauce. Fold in the beans and mushrooms. Transfer the mixture to a shallow 2 1/2 - to 3-quart casserole dish. Spoon the tomatoes around edge of casserole.
• Heat remaining 2 teaspoons margarine in a small skillet; add the breadcrumbs and cook until lightly toasted. Sprinkle in the center of casserole. Bake for 15 minutes.
• Servings: 6.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving:
• 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.
• *Daily Value.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In large bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, thawed vegetables, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• In food processor, blend Neufchatel cheese and buttermilk.
• Fold buttermilk mixture and half of shredded cheddar into macaroni and vegetable mixture.
• Spoon into large casserole dish lightly coated with non-stick spray.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
• Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Optional: Broil 4-5 minutes, until cheese on top is crisp and lightly browned.

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min. of the Macaroni cooking time.
• Add chicken; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through.