One Pot Veggie Mac and Cheese
One-Pot Veggie Mac and Cheese is a perfect weeknight side dish or meal loaded with delicious vegetables and as yummy as the classic version!
Servings 5
Calories 487kcal
Equipment
- Large Cooking Pot
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta rotini, rigatoni or macaroni noodles work best
- 1 cup cauliflower florets cut in inch cubes
- 8 ounces Brussels sprouts cut in half or quartered if large
- 3 cloves garlic chopped or minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 cups reduced-fat milk
- 2 cups reduced-fat grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook 4 minutes less than the package instructions.
- Add in cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and continue cooking until the pasta and vegetables are tender. Approximately 4-5 minutes longer. Drain off the water and dry pot.
- Once cheese sauce is cooked (see below), set heat to medium-low and mix in garlic, pasta, and vegetable and cook for an additional minute.
Cheese Sauce
- Heat butter in the large pot over medium heat until melted. Add the flour whisking constantly until thick and bubbly and starts to lightly brown, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly add milk while whisking constantly. Then stir in dry mustard. Stir until the mixture is thick, cooking about 10 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and add cheddar and Parmesan cheese a little at a time. Add a bit more salt if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be a side dish or main dish.
- As an option, you can use fresh or frozen vegetables. Just buy frozen mixed veggies and stir them in frozen. You can also use fresh vegetables or use a mix of frozen and fresh.
- Depending on your preference, you can use whole wheat or any other pasta you like.
- Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat just prior to serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 543mg | Iron: 3mg