Description
Creamy Veggie Mac and Cheese made in one pot with pasta, vegetables, and melted cheddar for a quick and comforting family dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables such as broccoli bell peppers or spinach
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender
- Add elbow macaroni and pour in vegetable broth then bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to simmer cover the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy
- Season with garlic powder salt and pepper then serve warm
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting
- Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers
- You can swap vegetables based on what you have available
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg