Macaroni And Cheese With Vegetables

• 8 ounces bow tie pasta
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 3 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon unbleached flour
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Grated
• 1 cup mushroom, Sliced
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, Chopped

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente.
2. While pasta is cooking, in med saucepan, melt 2 T of the margarine.
3. Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended.
4. Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over med heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
5. Reduce heat to low.
6. Stir in cheeses and seasonings.
7. Continue stirring until cheese is melted.
8. Remove from heat and set aside.
9. In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 T margarine.
10. Add remaining ingredients.
11. Cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp.
12. Reduce heat to low.
13. When noodles are done, drain well.
14. Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce.
15. Garnish with scallion curls.

pasta, basil, margarine, paprika, flour, black pepper, vegetable stock, broccoli florets, milk, sweet red pepper, cheddar cheese, mushroom, parmesan cheese, scallions, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macaroni-and-cheese-with-vegetables-7501 (may not work)