One Pot Mac & Cheese with Hidden Veg

A delicious Mac & Cheese recipe with hidden courgettes, made in one pot with Arla Organic Free Range Milk

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If your kids who love plain cheesy pasta but aren’t so keen on veggies, then this is the recipe for you! I’ve created a really easy one pot Mac & Cheese with secret courgette that you can’t see or taste. Perfect for the fussiest of eaters! 

I’ve teamed up with Arla Organic Free Range Milk to show you how easy it is to incorporate their tasty and nutritious whole and semi-skimmed milk into your and your family’s diet. Arla Organic Free Range Milk is sourced from British farms where all cows are free range, grazed outside on 100% organically farmed land whenever possible.

Choosing organic milk guarantees no artificial fertilisers or herbicides are used on the land as Arla’s organic farmers don’t believe in intervention with nature. They believe in higher animal welfare standards and sustainable farming, making Arla Organic Free Range Milk a great option for you and your family.

Dairy products have numerous health benefits for both adults and children. Did you know that a 200ml glass of semi-skimmed milk provides:

• 31% of our recommended daily calcium (for maintenance of normal bones and teeth, supporting muscle and nerve function, normal blood clotting); and
• 74% of our recommended daily Vitamin B12 (helps us feel less tired, benefits our immune system, contributes to the release of energy from food)

You can read more about the health benefits of dairy products here.

I made a video showing what myself and the kids ate on a typical chilled-out Sunday at home, including my quick and easy Mac & Cheese recipe so please do check out that video below. And if you try my recipe let me know what you think!

You can also follow along with Arla Organic Free Range Milk on social media using the hashtag #ArlaOrganic

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Disclosure: I have been compensated for my time spent working on this campaign with Arla but all thoughts and opinions are honest and are my own.

One Pot Mac & Cheese with Hidden Veg

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• Author: Ciara Attwell
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4
• Category: Dinner

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Description

A delicious Mac & Cheese recipe with hidden courgettes, made in one pot with Arla Organic Free Range Milk

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Ingredients

• 2 medium courgettes
• 1/2 tbsp oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 350g macaroni pasta
• 500ml vegetable stock
• 500ml Arla Organic Free Range Whole Milk
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 150g grated cheese

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Instructions

1. Prepare the courgettes by removing the green skin with a vegetable peeler and then finely grating them.
2. In a large pan on a medium heat, add in the oil and then the onions. Fry for 2-3 minutes until soft but not browned. Add the garlic and fry for another minute.
3. Add in the macaroni, stock, milk, oregano and dijon mustard. Stir well.
4. Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for 5-7 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
5. Add in the cheese, stir well and remove from the heat.
6. Serve immediately.