Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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4.5

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    52 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 2 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    382 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese adds a serving of veggies to the creamy classic pasta dish. Who says shells and cheese can't be healthy?

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • cups vegetable broth low-sodium
  • cups milk skim
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound whole-wheat pasta shells
  • 1 cup kale chopped (optional)
  • cup Greek yogurt nonfat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
  • cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs optional

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butternut squash, vegetable broth, milk, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until squash is tender. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta to al dente, adding kale in the last 2 minutes if using. Drain and set aside.
  3. Transfer the squash mixture to a blender, along with Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl, add the cheese, and mix until well combined.
  4. Add pasta and kale to the bowl with the squash sauce, and mix well. Transfer to a baking dish coated with nonstick spray, top the mixture with breadcrumbs if desired, and bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 527mg (22%) Potassium 482mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 8066IU (161%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 325mg (33%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 527mg 22%
Potassium 482mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 8066IU 161%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 325mg 33%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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