Veggie Mac-And-Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup diced yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1 small purple onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and diced
  • 1 (16-ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Romano cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni in a Dutch oven according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Saute broccoli and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add macaroni, bell pepper, and next 5 ingredients, stirring until blended. Stir in beaten eggs.
  3. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Romano cheese.
  4. Bake, covered, at 350° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 20 more minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

754 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.8g 38% DV
Total Fat 43.4g 56% DV
Carbs 75.7g 28% DV
Fiber 8g 28% DV
Sugar 24g 48% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10516.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1105.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 104.3mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1134.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 43.2mg 48% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 3% DV
Calcium 587mg 45% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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