Homestyle Mac 'n Cheese, Broccoli and Carrot Medley

By schmidtamy98

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole-grain elbow macaroni
• 3 Tbsp butter, divided
• 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
• 2 cups reduced-fat 2% milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3/4 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 lb broccoli, cut into florets
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup organic vegetable broth
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta
according to package directions. Melt 2 Tbsp
butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk
in flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1
minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring
constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir
in Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper until
smooth; add pasta. Melt remaining 1 Tbsp
butter in microwave at High 15
seconds. Combine melted butter, panko and
Parmesan cheese. Pour pasta mixture into a
greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish; top with
panko mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until
top is golden.
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Combine all ingredients in a medium
saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 7
minutes or until vegetables are tender.