Creamy three-cheese macaroni loaded with roasted vegetables including bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 10 oz elbow macaroni
→ Roasted Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 zucchini, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, chopped
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese Sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 - 2 cups whole milk
13 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
14 - 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
15 - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
16 - 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
17 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli florets. Toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Spread prepared vegetables evenly on the lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until tender and lightly caramelized.
03 - While vegetables roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander and set aside.
04 - In a large saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute until combined and fragrant.
05 - Gradually pour whole milk into the roux while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens, approximately 3 to 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
06 - Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese to the béchamel sauce, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Season with mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
07 - Add cooked macaroni and roasted vegetables to the cheese sauce. Fold together gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
08 - Transfer to serving dishes immediately. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
