• 6-7 cups hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 package elbow macaroni
• 2 cups fresh vegetables, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter/margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• grated cheese for top

Microwave water and salt in bottom of "pasta cooker" on High 10-15 minutes, or until bubbles appear. Lower macaroni in top of pasta cooker into hot water. Microwave on High 7-10 minutes, or until tender. Lift macaroni out and pour into serving casserole. Microwave vegetables on High 4-5 minutes, or until done. Toss into macaroni. In batter bowl combine butter, flour, and pepper. Microwave on High 1 minute. Whisk in mustard and milk. Microwave 3 minutes. Whisk. Microwave another 1-2 minutes, or until thickened. Combine with vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave another 1-2 minutes. Serve.


Casseroles Pasta Vegetable Dishes Vegetarian