Veggie Mac Recipe
Make Veggie Mac Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook the Macaroni
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta and vegetables in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 5
- 6
Make Roux
Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- 7
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add Cheese and Spices
Remove from heat, then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper until well combined.
Combining
- 9
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta and vegetables back into the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir until everything is fully coated with the sauce.
Topping and Baking
- 10
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix together 0.5 cup of breadcrumbs, 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley.
- 11
Bake
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.