ROASTED SPRING VEGETABLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Give macaroni and cheese a seasonal makeover with this veggie-forward recipe that's perfect for a lighter springtime dinner.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup 1-inch pieces fresh asparagus
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups uncooked fiori pasta (8 oz)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
4 oz fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Please Me
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The roasted vegetables added a great flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Nelson Chocks
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This was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The roasted vegetables were so flavorful and the cheese sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Maza Mazety
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This was so good and flavorful! I was surprised at how easy it was to make, too. I will definitely be making this again.


Fattah Benaouich
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This was a great recipe! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


FELICIA ONYENWE
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This was a great recipe! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Kibwana
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This was a great recipe! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamza Nazeer
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This was a great recipe! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Micheal Quartz
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This was a great recipe! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gamoua Kevin Sama
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I loved this recipe! The roasted vegetables were so flavorful and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sofia Garcia
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This was a great recipe! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shawnessy Nagotchi
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Yum!


Maaz Gull
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This was easy to make and very tasty. The roasted vegetables gave it a nice flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Sanam Sanam
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the roasted vegetables and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Boker Barack
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted vegetables added a really nice flavor and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Evil Farm1
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This was delicious! I used a variety of spring vegetables, including asparagus, carrots, and snap peas. The roasted vegetables added a wonderful flavor and texture to the dish. The cheese sauce was also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be


Monya hanot
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted vegetables give it a nice depth of flavor and the cheese sauce is perfectly creamy. I highly recommend it!


Freddymc
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The roasted vegetables added a delicious flavor and texture. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.