VEGGIE MACARONI

This came from The Friend.  It was yummy and easy to make.  I doubled the broccoli.

UPDATE: 11/2016 My family loves this recipe.  I doubled all the veggies and cooked them by themselves (expect onion) and poured them plus water in the 9x13.

Veggie Macaroni

1 1/2 cups macaroni

1/3 cup chopped broccoli florets

1/4 cup chopped carrots

2 teaspoons margarine

1/4 cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

dash of pepper

3 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1. 1. 
   Boil the macaroni, broccoli, and carrots until done. Drain. Spread the macaroni, broccoli, and carrots evenly in a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33-cm) baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2. 
   Melt the margarine in a large saucepan and add the chopped onion. Cook until the onions are soft. Mix in the flour, and then add the milk, stirring over medium heat until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, and cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted.
3. 3. 
   Pour the cheese mixture over the pasta and vegetables in the baking dish, (I mixed together) and sprinkle the top with paprika. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 30 minutes. Makes 8–10 servings.

SHIPWRECK DINNER

SHIPWRECK DINNER
We love this easy to make dish. And I usually have everything on hand. It came from a Kraft food & family magazine.  See below for ways to hide veggies in this dish (also Bea tip).

1# ground beef or turkey
1 box Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 can (16 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen green peas (brocolli & corn good too)
1 cup milk
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Brown meat. Stir in macaroni, cheese sauce mix, tomatoes, peas and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 12 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Hidden Veggies:
Bea Stewart gave me a great tip - if you grate a zucchini you can hide it in spaghetti sauce or chili.  Just let is simmer all day and it pretty much dissolves.

I cut up some cabbage (about 1 cup) pretty small and grated a zucchini.  I put in the meat, some water and stewed tomatoes.  Let it simmer for 1+ hours (could do it all day). Then I added everything else.