Easy Peas Mac N' Cheese

It can be tough to find healthy recipes to please your picky eater. Why not try making this Easy Peas Mac N’ Cheese which is sure to be a hit with your child.

Preparation Information/Details

Type of meal

Dinner, Lunch

Time to prep

2 mins

Time to cook

10 mins

Serves

2 people

Total time

12 mins

 

Content highlights

Type of meal

Dinner, Lunch

Time to prep

2 mins

Time to cook

10 mins

Serves

2 people

Total time

12 mins

Ingredients

  • 100 g macaroni
  • 130 g cauliflower, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas, corn and capsicum
  • 12 scoops AptaGrow* *Equivalent to 52g of 1+ product, 54g of 3+ product, 60g of 6+ product.
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  1. Follow macaroni steps on packet and cook pasta, with cauliflower, peas, corn and capsicum, until macaroni is al dente.

  2. Meanwhile mix AptaGrow powder and water, until blended.

  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, over low heat, add flour and whisk, until smooth, remove from heat and add AptaGrow mixture slowly, whisking. Return to heat and whisk until thickened. Remove from heat and stir through cheese.

  4. Drain, pasta and vegetables and add to cheese white sauce.

  5. Serve in bowls.

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