4.5 from 6 votes
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?
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
52 mins
Total Time
1 hr 2 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
382 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 1¼ cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1¼ cups milk skim
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound whole-wheat pasta shells
- 1 cup kale chopped (optional)
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt nonfat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- ⅓ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs optional
Instructions
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta to al dente, adding kale in the last 2 minutes if using. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% 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.