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Veggie Mac

A budget friendly weeknight staple full of fresh veggies and a childhood favorite.

  • Author: Anuja
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box mac n cheese (your favorite variety)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste (or 2 cloves garlic, smashed, then finely diced)
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 10 grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 3 leaves Basil, chopped (optional)
  • Salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
  4. Add zucchini, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add bell peppers and spinach and sauté until spinach wilts.
  6. Add milk, the cheese packet from the mac n cheese, and the garlic. Stir until the powder is dissolved.
  7. Add pasta and butter and mix thoroughly. Salt if desired.
  8. Top with tomatoes and fresh basil and serve!

Find it online: https://rosemaryandrye.com/veggie-mac/