Best 10 Vegetable Macaroni Recipes

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**Vegetable macaroni**, also known as macaroni au gratin, is a classic dish made with macaroni pasta, cheese, and a creamy sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of vegetables, making it a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet. This article provides three delicious recipes for vegetable macaroni, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic macaroni and cheese made with cheddar cheese, milk, and butter. The second recipe adds a flavorful twist with the addition of roasted red peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms. The third recipe is a vegetarian version made with a creamy tomato sauce, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese. All three recipes are easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE MACARONI



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This casserole works equally well as a side dish or meatless entree. Even my meat-and-potatoes husband enjoys it, especially with a loaf of crusty French bread.-Elizabeth Erwin, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
4 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, milk, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in the vegetables, macaroni and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

MACARONI VEGETABLE SOUP



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In Hebron, Indiana, Edna Hoffman created this colorful veggie soup with a hint of cayenne. A nice change of pace from heavy cream soups, this hearty yet healthy combination can be served as a side dish or light meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium zucchini, julienned
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium carrot, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup tomato or vegetable juice
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the zucchini, onion and carrot in butter until tender. Add broth and tomato juice. Bring to a boil; stir in macaroni and cayenne. Cook for 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in beans and corn; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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



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Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup broccoli florets, chopped into small chunks
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 yellow squash, quartered and diced
10 baby carrots, sliced thinly
2 cups whole wheat pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, penne, etc.)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups Sargento® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 8 ounces
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs

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.

VEGETABLE MACARONI SALAD



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"This salad is so easy and so versatile. Even the leftovers taste great the next day!" -Mary Kay Dillingham, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sliced radishes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. , Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. Add macaroni to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

YUMMY VEGETABLE BEEF MACARONI SOUP



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Make and share this Yummy Vegetable Beef Macaroni Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by heathersharee

Categories     Corn

Time 17m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can mixed vegetables
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1.5 (14 ounce) cans water
1/2 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef. Mix all ingredients in pot except for elbow macaroni. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 810.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 19.2

VEGETABLE MACARONI BAKE



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This is an adaption of a recipe I found in the Oxfam Vegetarian Cookbook. It's really easy to assemble, and you can make it earlier in the day and just pop it in the oven half an hour before you want to serve it. It goes great with a nice, crisp salad.

Provided by Kitzy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

110 g macaroni
15 g margarine
15 g cornflour
150 ml milk
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 leek, sliced
1 carrot, chopped
6 broccoli florets
200 g tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
150 g cooked butter beans
1 slice whole wheat bread
50 g cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in a pan of boiling water for 12 minutes, drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5. Melt the margarine in a saucepan, stir in the cornflour, then gradually stir in the milk. Cook, stirring over a low heat unil thickened.
  • In another pan add the garlic, leek, carrot and broccoli and cook gently for 5 minutes until softened. Add the tomatoes, basil and butter beans, then stir into the white sauce with the pasta. Spoon into a greased shallow ovenproof dish,.
  • Cut the bread into very small dice and sprinkle over the dish. Grate the cheese and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 373.9, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.9

HEARTY MACARONI VEGETABLE SOUP



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With just moments of prep time, this hearty soup truly couldn't be easier to make. Simply open up the ingredients, pour 'em in and dinner's practically done! -Metzel Turley, South Charleston, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (1.4 ounces) vegetable soup mix
1 envelope (.6 ounce) cream of chicken soup mix
2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) spicy tomato juice
4 cups water
2 cans (15 ounces each) mixed vegetables, drained
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
Dash dried minced garlic
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine soup mixes and tomato juice. Stir in the water, mixed vegetables, pepper flakes and garlic; bring to a boil. Add macaroni. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 944mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MACARONI VEGETABLE SALAD



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This has been a popular salad in my family for years. On any weekend when Gramma and Papa still had the house on the lake this would be there mostly because it fed lots of people. But it is really good too.

Provided by Jo Schrepfer

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 box ring macaroni (7 oz. boxes)
1 c chopped celery
1 large onion chopped
1 cucumer chopped
1 c carrots (shaved, shredded or chopped)
1 1/2 c sugar
1/4 c vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 Tbsp nutmeg
1 1/2 c mayonnase or miracle whip

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the macaroni in salted water and drain. Mix in the vegetables and set aside. Now combine all the dressing ingredients and pour over the macaroni and vegetbles. Mix well. This tastes best if you let it stand for about 24 hours.
  • 2. We have doubled and halfed this recipe very successfully. It works well either way.

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

CHEESY CHICKEN & VEGETABLE MACARONI



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Pasta

Yield 4-6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless, skinless chix breasts (about 1-1/4 lb.), cut into chunks
1 can (13-3/4 oz.) chicken broth
1 pkg. (7 oz.) macaroni, uncooked
3/4 lb. process cheese spread, cut up (like Velveeta)
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetables, such as broccoli, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with no stick cooking spray 2 min. or until no longer pink. 2. Stir in broth. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to med-low; cover. Simmer 8-10 min. or until macaroni is tender. 3. Add cheese and vegetables. Stir util cheese is melted.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: This will give the macaroni plenty of room to cook and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni: Cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and color to the dish. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, and zucchini.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses: Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good choices, but you can also try other types of cheese, such as Gruyère, Swiss, or fontina.
  • Season the macaroni and cheese to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as paprika, chili powder, or cumin.

Conclusion:

Vegetable macaroni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a vegetable macaroni recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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