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Enjoy savory sides without the hassle with Birds Eye Veggie Pasta Mac and Cheese Shells with White Cheddar Cheese Sauce. Birds Eye Veggie Pasta lets you enjoy one of your favorite comfort foods with a boost of veggies. Traditional shell macaroni is replaced with 100% vegetable pasta made from zucchini and lentils and is covered in a smooth, rich white cheddar cheese sauce that’s made with real cheese for a delicious frozen vegetable side everyone will love. Each serving of frozen mac and cheese provides 1/2 cup of vegetables, and this veggie pasta is made with no artificial flavors for a delicious way to enjoy frozen sides without compromise. Serve this frozen macaroni and cheese as a side dish with your favorite meals, or add sausage, ground beef, pulled pork or other meat options to the mac and cheese to make it a meal. Easily prepare the zucchini and lentil pasta in a saucepan on the stove in under 8 minutes or cook it in the microwave in less than 5 minutes with a 1 to 2 minute standing time. Store this 10 ounce bag of white cheddar mac and cheese in the freezer to maintain freshness until you are ready to enjoy. It’s good to eat vegetables, so Birds Eye makes vegetables good to eat.

Ingredients
Cooked Lentil Zucchini Pasta Shells (lentil Flour, Water, Zucchini Puree), Water, Cream, Nonfat Milk, Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [color]), Less Than 2% Of Grated Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Corn Starch, Salt, Cauliflower Powder, Potassium Chloride, Wheat Flour, Xanthan Gum, Rice Flour.

Directions
Cook thoroughly. See cooking instructions. For food safety & quality follow these instructions carefully: Keep frozen – Do not thaw. Cook thoroughly to a temperature of 165 degrees F. Cook only one product at a time. Promptly refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat before serving. Microwave Instructions: Microwave ovens vary – Adjust cooking times as needed to reach 165 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer taken in several spots. 1. Place frozen, unopened bag this side up, laying flat in microwave. Do not pierce bag. For microwaves with a metal rack, remove rack. 2. Microwave on high for the recommended cook time based on your microwave wattage. During, cooking, the bag will slowly inflate. A special vent in the bag will allow the steam to escape and a whistling sound may be heard. 3. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. (Stand time is important for food safety) Carefully handle bag at corners marked with the light blue tabs and remove from microwave with two hands. Hold bag over serving dish. Tear bag at notch. Pour, stir and enjoy! Microwave: 1200 wattage; Cook Time: 3 1/2 minutes. Microwave: 1000 wattage; Cook Time: 4 minutes. Microwave: 800 wattage; Cook Time: 4 1/2 minutes. For microwave ovens less than 800 watts, please use stovetop instructions. Caution! Product will be hot! Lay flat when microwaving. Stove Top Instructions: 1. Empty frozen contents of bag into a 2-quart nonstick saucepan. Add 2 tbsp water. 2. Cover and cook over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes. (Stand time is important for food safety) Sauce will thicken as it cools. Stir well and serve.

Keep frozen – do not thaw.

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Warnings
Contains: milk, wheat.