Roasted Spring Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1-inch pieces fresh asparagus
  • 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups uncooked fiori pasta (8 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 oz fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425°F. In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, toss asparagus, onions, shallot, oil, salt and pepper. Roast uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 3
    In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with whisk until blended. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened. Add cheese and dried basil; stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Add cooked pasta to baking dish with roasted vegetables; toss. Pour cheese sauce over mixture; stir well to coat. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.

  • Be sure to cook the sauce over medium heat so it’s hot enough when you add the cheese. The cheese should melt easily into the sauce.
  • You can substitute other similar-size pasta shapes for the fiori, such as wagon wheel or bow-tie (farfalle). Or use the traditional elbow macaroni.

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