Veggie Mac & Cheese

(You will need: 1 box banza rotini pasta, orange + yellow + red bell peppers, eggplant, arugula, shredded cheddar cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fat free milk, salt & pepper)

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1) Boil salted water in medium pot

2) Dice bell peppers and eggplant into small square pieces

2) When water is boiling, add chickpea pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes then drain

3) In large sauté pan, add tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

4) When oil is hot, add bell peppers, eggplant, salt & pepper- sauté for 8 minutes

5) Add washed arugula to sautéed pepper + eggplant pan

6) When arugula, peppers and eggplant are nicely combined, add drained pasta

7) Mix the pasta together with the vegetables and when well combined, add the shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of milk

8) Combine mixture altogether on low heat until cheese is evenly distributed

9) Put in bowl and enjoy!

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