Roasted Vegetable Mac N Cheese Recipes

ROASTED VEGETABLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place oven rack in middle position; heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart square baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, add broccoli, carrots, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix well. Spread in pan in single layer. Bake 10 minutes; stir. Continue baking 8 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are lightly brown and just tender.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, melt 1/4 cup of the butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Increase heat to medium-high. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheeses. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheeses are melted; remove from heat.
• Gently stir pasta into cheese sauce. Stir in roasted vegetables; pour mixture into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons melted butter; stir until combined. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling around edges and topping is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ROASTED VEGETABLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with either aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat. Spray with olive oil or cooking spray. Toss chopped vegetables onto baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until softened.
• Meanwhile bring a medium pot of salted water to boil, and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and carefully mix in macaroni and vegetables.
• Place mixture in a large baking dish and sprinkle panko over the top. Place under broiler and bake for 3-4 more minutes, or until top is golden brown.

SPICY ROASTED VEGETABLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Set a medium pot of salted water to boil. Prepare a large baking sheet by lining with aluminum foil and coating with a little olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
• Toss broccoli, red pepper, squash and carrots onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until vegetables have softened. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Once water is boiling, lower heat slightly and add pasta, cooking according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until well distributed and melted. Add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Add macaroni and vegetables.
• Place mixture in a large casserole dish and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs. Place under the broiler in your oven (500 degrees) for 3-4 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
• Enjoy!

SPICY ROASTED VEGETABLE MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a medium pot of salted water to boil. Prepare a large baking sheet by lining with aluminum foil and coating with a little olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Toss broccoli, red pepper, squash and carrots onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until vegetables have softened. Remove from oven and set aside. Once water is boiling, lower heat slightly and add pasta, cooking according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until well distributed and melted. Add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Add macaroni and vegetables. Place mixture in a large casserole dish and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs. Place under the broiler in your oven (500°) for 3-4 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

VEGGIE MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and celery during the last 6 minutes of cooking. Drain; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. , Add to macaroni mixture, stirring to coat; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

ROASTED SPRING VEGETABLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, toss asparagus, onions, shallot, oil, salt and pepper. Roast uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with whisk until blended. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened. Add cheese and dried basil; stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cooked pasta to baking dish with roasted vegetables; toss. Pour cheese sauce over mixture; stir well to coat. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.

ROASTED VEGETABLE AND TRUFFLE MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Add the carrots, corn and broccoli to a large bowl. Add the coconut oil, season with salt and pepper and stir to coat the vegetables. Put the mixture on a baking sheet and roast until the broccoli tips are just browning and the corn is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Cook the macaroni as directed on the package and begin to make the cheese sauce.
• Add the half-and-half, milk and both cheeses to a large saucepan set over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until the cheese is melted and smooth and the sauce comes together. Season with 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Drain the macaroni well, add to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Add the roasted vegetables and stir again to cover with the cheese sauce. Drizzle with truffle oil before serving.