Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1/2 ts Black pepper
- 1/4 ts Dried basil leaves
- 1/3 c Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 c Chopped cauliflower
- 2 Scallions - sliced
- 3 tb All purpose flour
- 2 c Skim or low-fat milk
- 1 c Chopped carrots
- 2/3 c Whole-grain bread crumbs
- 1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley
- 4 c Elbow macaroni, cooked
- 1 c Chopped broccoli
- 1/4 ts Dried thyme leaves
- 1 c Non-fat or low-fat cottage
- 1 c Grated part skim mozzarella
- 3 tb Mild light-flavored olive
Instructions
- OVEN: 350 Place 1- inch of water in the bottom of a steamer pot and bring to a boil. Place broccoli, carrots and cauliflower in a colander or steamer basket over the boiling water and steam, covered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Run cold water over vegetables, drain and set aside. Lightly oil a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute scallions for 2 minutes. Add flour to saucepan and cook for several minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk slowly and continue to stir. Add parsley, pepper, basil, thyme and cottage cheese. Cook until sauce thickens. Combine cooked macaroni, steamed vegetables and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Pour into baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and bread crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through. Recipe by: LSS Files Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #209 by Linda Shapiro on Jul 4, 1997
