Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 419.9
  • Total Fat: 7.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.2 mg
  • Sodium: 696.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.8 g
  • Protein: 22.1 g

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Introduction

Inspired by this: http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2010/11/ca
yenne-pepper-recipe-butternut-squash-m
ac-and-cheese.html
Inspired by this: http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2010/11/ca
yenne-pepper-recipe-butternut-squash-m
ac-and-cheese.html

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound) , peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
    1 cup water (or homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock)
    1-1/2 cups skim milk
    Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
    Pinch of cayenne pepper
    3/4 tsp kosher salt
    Fresh black pepper
    1 lb short pasta (rotini, cellentani, or elbow macaroni)
    4 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (storebought okay)
    1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
    4 Tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated, divided
    2 Tbsp panko
    1 tsp olive oil
    Olive-oil cooking spray

Directions



Serving Size: serves 6

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEALTHYHEIDI12.