---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.01 Title: Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables Categories: Pasta, Cheese/eggs, Vegetables Yield: 6 servings 8 oz Pasta (bow-ties or ribbed) 1 ts Basil 3 tb Margarine, divided 1/4 ts Paprika 1 tb Unbleached Flour 1/4 ts Black Pepper 1/2 c Vegetable stock 2 c Broccoli florets 3/4 c Milk 1 x Med sweet red pepper,chopped 1/2 c Grated Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1 c Sliced Mushrooms (3 oz) 1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese(2 oz) 2 x Scallions, sliced 1 tb Chopped fresh parsley Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, in med saucepan, melt 2 T of the margarine. Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended in. Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over med heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheeses and seasonings. Continue stirring until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 T margarine. Add remaining ingredients. Cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp. Reduce heat to low. When noodles are done, drain well. Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce. Garnish with scallion curls. -----