One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
This quick-to-make meal will really satisfy. Serve with crisp celery sticks and radishes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| calories | 580 |
| protein | 26 g |
| fat | 28 g |
| carbohydrate | 55 g |
| calcium. | excellent source of |
Suggested Recipes
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2 cups (500 mL) macaroni (8 oz/250 g)
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) thinly sliced carrots
2 cups (500 mL) milk
2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (15 mL) dijon mustard
2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
2 cups (500 mL) shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz/250 g)
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
Preparation:
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni for 5 minutes. Add carrots; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until pasta and carrots are tender but firm. Drain in colander; set aside.
In same saucepan, whisk together milk, flour and mustard; cook over medium-high heat, whisking, for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 1 minute longer.
Stir in pasta mixture and butter; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese and onions; cook for 1 minute or until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper.
Additional Information
Tags:
Main Course; Vegetables; Pasta/Noodles; Cheese/Other Dairy; One-Pot;
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