Jen's Meat Veggie Mac & Cheese

Whenever I cook I always remind myself that the possibilities are endless. I add anything I think "may" be yummy or healthy to the dish.

Today I threw together a "healthy" mac & cheese. I fed the girls the meal for dinner and froze the rest into 1 meal packets. Remember, the possibilities are endless so change everything as you want.

-1/2- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
-whole grain pasta cooked, I used ziti
-2 cups of veggie puree (I used frozen organic broccoli & mixed veggie mix- steamed in water & then pureed in blender)
-1 sweet potato-cooked & blended with the veggie puree
-1 cup cheddar cheese
-1 cup velveeta cheese (not the most healthy, but oh well :))
-1/4 cup parmesan cheese
-1/2 cup marinara sauce
-italian seasoning & garlic powder to season

Mix all ingredients and bake covered at 350 for 30mins.

Other options.... add peas, finely chopped spinach, or fresh herbs.

My girls LOVED it... I even loved it and at what they didn't finish.