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MAC AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound medium pasta shells
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup small broccoli florets
2 scallions, sliced, whites and green parts separated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 cup shredded white Cheddar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, scallion whites, garlic, asparagus and bell pepper. Season with the salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Splash in the wine and allow it to reduce for 1 minute. Add the milk and cream and continue to cook until warmed through. Stir in the peas.
Toss together the fontina, Cheddar and cornstarch in a bowl.
While stirring the sauce, sprinkle in the cheese mixture. Stir until the cheese is completely melted. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken, about 1 minute. Add the pasta and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning to taste. Garnish with the reserved scallion greens.

MAC AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA

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Wow the crowds with this Mac and Cheese Primavera recipe. This quick and easy Mac and Cheese Primavera comes together in just twenty minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
3 cups frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Steps:

Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water the last 5 min.; drain. Return macaroni mixture to saucepan.
Add Cheese Sauce and seasonings; mix well.
Cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g