Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
789 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
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Vegetarian butternut squash mac and cheese is the creamiest, most velvety, delicious mac and cheese ever, it’s so easy to make and kids will love it!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups butternut squash peeled & cubed
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 garlic peeled, cloves
- 1 pound macaroni noodles uncooked
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
Optional Topping
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Add the butternut squash, vegetable broth, milk and garlic to a large pot on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook until squash is tender, app. 25 minutes.
- In the meantime, cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Once the squash is tender, pour the contents of the pot into a blender or food processor.
- Add the ricotta cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper to the blender and puree.
- Transfer the puree from the blender back into the pot on the stove over low heat.
- Add the cooked macaroni noodles, gruyere & mozzarella cheese, stir until the cheese is melted into the sauce.
- Top with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if you would like.
Notes
- Gluten Free Option: Use gluten-free macaroni noodles to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
789kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
976mg
(41%)
Potassium
818mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
12225mg
(245%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
720mg
(72%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 789 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 789kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 976mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 818mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 12225mg | 245% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 720mg | 72% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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