Macaroni And Cheese With Carrots And Roasted Pepper

Ingredients

• 2 cups carrots diced ( 4)
• 3 cups elbow macaroni hot cooked uncooked ()
• 0.3 cup breadcrumbs dry
• 2 cups milk fat-free
• 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 0.1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese fresh grated
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.5 cup roasted bell pepper diced red
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 37
2. Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
3. Add carrot; saut 5 minutes.
4. Place flour in a small bowl. Gradually add milk, stirring well with a whisk; add to carrot. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low.
5. Add Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients; stir until cheese melts.
6. Add macaroni and red bell pepper; stir well.
7. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
8. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.