Tuna Veggie Mac And Cheese
Tuna Veggie Mac And Cheese
Subbing Out Half Of The Pasta For Cauliflower And Broccoli In This Mac And Cheese Makes Eating Vegetables Fun! The Garlicky Cheese Sauce Is Full-Flavored Without Being Overpowering. If Your Family Doesn’t Like Tuna, Keep It In Big Chunks Instead Of Flaking It Up…They Might Think It Is Chicken.
Ingrediënten
- 2 ½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt Divided
- 8 Ounces Uncooked Penne Pasta
- 2 12-Ounce Bags Frozen Cauliflower Florets
- 1 12-Ounce Bag Frozen Broccoli Florets
- 3 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- 1 ½ Cups Frozen Chopped Onions
- 4 Cubes Frozen Crushed Garlic
- 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 ½ Cups 1% Milk
- ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
- ¾ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Cups 8 Ounces Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- ¾ Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 6-Ounce Can Solid White Albacore Tuna In Water, Drained
Instructies
- In A Large Pot, Bring 2 Quarts Water To A Boil.
- Add 1 Teaspoon Salt And Penne.
- Cook For 10 Minutes, Drain, And Return To Pot.
- Cook Cauliflower And Broccoli In The Microwave According To Package Directions.
- Drain Any Water From The Bags And Add Vegetables To The Penne.
- Heat A Large Skillet Over High Heat.
- When Hot, Add Butter, Onions, And Garlic.
- Sauté Until Onions Soften, About 3 Minutes.
- Add Flour, Mix Well, And Cook For 1 Minute Before Adding Milk, Cream, Remaining 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt, And Pepper.
- Whisk Well To Combine Flour With Milk.
- Bring To A Boil And Allow Sauce To Thicken, About 3–5 Minutes, Before Adding Cheddar And Parmesan.
- Mix And Allow Cheeses To Melt.
- Pour Cheese Sauce Over Pasta And Add Tuna.
- Toss To Combine, And Serve.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 584 kcal
