Veggie Filled Mac N Cheese

Posted Aug 14, 2020 in Food + Nutrition, The Recipe Box by Taylor Sutton

Plugging a few extra nutrients into a familiar favorite is always a win in our book. This roasted veggie mac and cheese is sure to have your kids gobbling down their veggies with the added bonus of calcium and vitamin D with the delicious taste of dairy!

What You Need

1 medium head Broccoli
½ pound Brussels sprouts
1 bag Butternut squash rotini fries
1, 60 second Barilla Pasta
1 bag Sartori blend (bagged regal or tuscan)
4 Tbsp. Butter
⅛ c. Flour
2 ½ c. Skim Milk
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper asd desired

How It’s Made:

Microwave pasta and butternut squash according to package directions
Chop broccoli and brussels sprouts into ½ inch pieces
In a large skillet combine broccoli and brussels sprouts to sautee for 10 minutes
Add in butternut squash and pasta
Remove from heat and place in a bowl
Add butter to pan to melt
Whisk in flour until combined
Stir in milk slowly as to work through clumps easily
Once milk is warmed through add the cheese
Add the vegetables back in and coat them evenly