This meal was inspired by our very own What I Ate Wednesday hostess, Jenn @ Peas and Crayons!

Though her Confetti Mac is fancy, mine could be eaten (and made) by a child.

Perf, if you ask me. 😉

Plus – I used boxed mac and cheese from Trader Joe’s, so at least it was whole grain pasta, right? I was glad to get my veggies in on this easy Friday night meal.

Ingredients:

• boxed mac and cheese
• 1/3 cup baby carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, heated
• 1/2 cup frozen broccoli, heated
• 1 tsp garlic power
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook mac and cheese according to directions on the box.

Stir in veggies of your choice.

Season and stir again.

Yum. A classic with a healthy spin.