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Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bell peppers orange or yellow chopped
  • 3 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 3 medium carrots orange or yellow chopped
  • 1 cup cauliflower chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 16 oz. package of pasta of your choice I like using penne, elbow or cavatappi
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup milk or milk substitute
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Chop and place veggies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil & season with salt, pepper, garlic powder & onion powder. Bake for about 40 minutes or until veggies are tender.
  • While veggies are roasting, boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Once veggies are tender and cooked through, toss in a food processor or blender with the cottage cheese and blend until creamy.
  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour until golden brown and clumpy. Then, add the milk and stir until thick.
  • Add in veggie blend and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until cheese sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cheese sauce to the pot of pasta and stir until pasta is fully coated. Serve immediately!