Roasted Vegetable Mac & Cheese

Name: Roasted Vegetable Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) broccoli florets; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally (2 cups/ 500 mL); 1 large red bell pepper, diced (1-1/4 cups/ 300 mL); 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil; 1 package Knorr ® Alfredo Pasta Sauce Mix; 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) 2% milk; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup (60 mL) panko bread crumbs; 8 ounces (227 g) whole-wheat elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

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30 MINS

Cooking Time
20 MINS

Prep Time
4 People

Serves

2 cups (500 mL) broccoli florets
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally (2 cups/ 500 mL)
1 large red bell pepper, diced (1-1/4 cups/ 300 mL)
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil
1 package Knorr ® Alfredo Pasta Sauce Mix
1 3/4 cups (425 mL) 2% milk
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup (60 mL) panko bread crumbs
8 ounces (227 g) whole-wheat elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss vegetables and oil on baking sheet. Roast 30 minutes, stirring once, until tender and browned.
Meanwhile, prepare Knorr® Alfredo Pasta Sauce Mix according to package directions increasing milk to 1-3/4 cups (425 mL). Remove from heat and stir in 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) cheese. Let stand 1 minute. Combine remaining ¼ cup (60 mL) cheese and bread crumbs in bowl and press with fork to combine.
Combine roasted vegetables, cheese sauce, and pasta in large bowl. Transfer to 8 X 8-in. (20 cm x 20 cm) baking dish. Top with crumb mixture. Broil 1 to 2 minutes until browned.

Amount per Serving

Nutritional values	Amount per Serving
Energy (g)	560.0
Calcium (g)	45.0 %
Carbohydrates (g)	65.0 g
Fat (g)	23.0 g
Fiber (g)	3.0 g
Iron (g)	15.0 %
Potassium (g)	688.0 mg
Protein (g)	24.0 g
Saturated Fat (g)	8.0 g
Sodium (g)	800.0 mg
Sugar (g)	9.0 g
Trans Fat (g)	0.0 g

See nutrition information for saturated fat content.
Excellent source of fiber and calcium, good source of iron and provides 1 cup/250 mL vegetables per serving.