Vegetable Primavera Casserole

This vegetable, macaroni, and cheese casserole recipe is made with a low fat sauce--for a most welcoming comfort food.


Vegetable Primavera Casserole

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups
    packaged dried elbow macaroni
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  • 2 10-ounce packages
    frozen mixed vegetables
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  • 2 medium
    zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped red sweet pepper
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  • 2 12-ounce cans
    evaporated fat-free milk
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  • 1 cup
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
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  • 1/2 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1 teaspoon
    dried oregano, crushed
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    garlic powder
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    salt
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  •  
    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 1 medium
    tomato, sliced
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  • 2 tablespoons
    finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
Cook macaroni in a large saucepan according to package directions, except omit any oil or salt. Add mixed vegetables, zucchini, and sweet pepper during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Return macaroni mixture to the saucepan.
2.
Meanwhile, whisk together evaporated fat-free milk, chicken broth, flour, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add to macaroni mixture; toss to coat. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon macaroni mixture into dish.
3.
Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Top with tomato slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 239, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 269 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 35%, Calcium 25%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2, Starch 1.5, Milk 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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