A Macaroni and cheese recipe with vegetables, perfect for kids

Every parent knows, feeding children is always a compromise between what kids like and what we feel they should eat. Here is a recipe for macaroni and cheese for kids that tries to join these two opposites: the macaroni and cheese kids love with the many vegetables added to make the parent feel better about giving their child a healthier meal...

What you will need for this:

* 1 lb. Whole Wheat Macaroni
* 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
* 1 cup cauliflower, cut into small florets
* 1 thinly sliced ​​leek
* 1 Garlic clove, chopped
* 1 medium sized eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch dice
* 2 carrot, diced
* 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
* 1 cup Frozen Peas
* 1 cup Parsley, chopped
* 1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, grated
* 1/2 lb. italian Provolone cheese, sliced
* Salt
* Pepper
* Olive oil

Steps to make this recipe now:

1) Preheat oven to 375 º F (190 º C). Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, toss the pasta with olive oil and reserve.

2) Steam the broccoli and cauliflower to cook them, until they are tender. Over medium heat, heat a little oil in a large skillet and sauté the leek with garlic for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add eggplant and carrots and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add stock, bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are al dente, stirring regularly. Add peas, broccoli and cauliflower, mix well. Add vegetable mixture to pasta and mix well.

3) Pour half the pasta mixture in a well oiled baking dish, and cover with half the cheese. Add remaining pasta and top with remaining cheese.

4) Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and let stand your kids' macaroni and cheese, at least 5 minutes before serving.