Macaroni And Cheese With Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. macaroni
salt (for boiling macaroni)
3 Tbsp. margarine, divided
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. vegetable stock or water
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 c. broccoli florets
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 c. sliced mushrooms
2 green onions, sliced

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to directions for about 10 minutes. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a medium saucepan.
Remove the pan from the heat; stir in the flour until well blended.
Stir in the vegetable stock or water and milk; place the pan back over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until it comes to a boil and thickens. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in cheeses, parsley, basil and spices. Continue stirring until cheese is melted.
Remove from heat; set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt remaining margarine. Stir in broccoli, pepper, mushrooms and green onion.
Keep stirring until vegetables are soft.
When pasta is done, drain well.
Toss with the vegetables and the cheese sauce.
Serve hot.