Healthy macaroni and cheese

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 445.3

Total Fat: 12.1 g
Cholesterol: 34.9 mg
Sodium: 1,694.0 mg
Total Carbs: 70.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
Protein: 15.5 g

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Introduction

Like mac and cheese that is healthy. Noodles with sauce that will secretly give you vegetables. Creamy sauce without boatloads of butter and flour. Favorite comfort food that packs a little nutrition. Like mac and cheese that is healthy. Noodles with sauce that will secretly give you vegetables. Creamy sauce without boatloads of butter and flour. Favorite comfort food that packs a little nutrition.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4.0 serving Great Value Elbow Macaroni Noodles (1/2 c dry)

1.0 tbsp Butter, unsalted

1.0 small Onions, raw

4.5 cup, cubes Butternut Squash

4.0 cup (8 fl oz) Chicken Broth

0.75 cup Great Value - Vitamin D Whole Milk

1.0 tsp Salt

0.66 cup Kraft Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

2.0 sprigs Parsley

Directions

INSTRUCTIONS Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Cut the onion into thin rings and add to the butter in the pan, sauteing over low heat until fragrant and golden, about 20 minutes Meanwhile, remove the skin and the seeds from the squash. Cut the flesh into small cubes. Bring the broth to a boil and add the squash. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until fork tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup broth, and transfer squash to the blender. Add the onions, milk, salt, and reserved broth and puree until completely smooth and creamy. This should yield about 4 cups sauce. Pour the pureed sauce over the cooked noodles and add the shredded cheese. Stir to melt the cheese; add water or milk to adjust consistency as needed. Serve with parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.

Serving Size: Makes 4 heaping 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4.0

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIGREDMOMMA119.