Cheesy Vegetable Pasta - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 pkg (16 oz) macaroni
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, corn and carrot mix
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Preparation
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Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions. Add vegetables during last 2 mins of cooking. Drain well; return to pan.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Remove from heat.
Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Return to heat and cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins until mixture boils and thickens.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 mins. Add to pasta and vegetable mixture along with 1 cup of the cheese; mix well. Season to taste.
Preheat broiler to high. Pour mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Broil 8-10 mins until cheese is melted and golden.
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