Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
445 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
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This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!
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Ingredients
- 1 box Mac & Cheese
- 1/2 butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 3/4 cup toasted walnuts chopped
- 3 leaves sage chopped (more if you'd like)
- 1 cup pasta water see below in instructions
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- salt + pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
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Instructions
- Boil water in a pot
- Cook the noodles for 8 minutes
- Reserve 1 cup of the cooking pasta water before draining
- In a large skillet heat the olive oil and butter on medium heat
- Add the diced butternut squash and cook until tender. About 5-6 minutes
- Add the sage and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Throw in the cooked noodles and mix well
- Add the milk and reserved pasta water
- Sprinkle the Mac & Cheese packet
- Add the frozen peas, lemon juice, cheese, and walnuts
- Mix well and serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
622mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
10.334IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
239mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 10.334IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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