CREAMY, LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE
From the September 2011 Cooking Light (cover recipe). This is the most delicious macaroni and cheese I've ever eaten! No one will know it's full of healthy butternut squash and just the right amount of cheese. This is a true winner! To save time, I bought my butternut squash in the produce section already cut up. Perfect and what a time saver. Use a pasta with a nice shape to cling to all the yummy sauce.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Combine squash, broth, milk, and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place the hot squash mixture in a blender. Add salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt. Remove the center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Place blended squash mixture in a bowl; stir in Gruyère, pecorino Romano, and 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until combined.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well. Add pasta to squash mixture, and stir until combined. Spread mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko, and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the hot pasta mixture. Lightly coat topping with cooking spray.
- Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.
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Cody Chicoine
[email protected]I would definitely recommend it to others.
James Blessing
[email protected]Overall, this recipe was easy to make and tasted great.
Salako Olamide
[email protected]I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
Yona Sichalwe
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.
Kyli Macduffie
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again.
Oudh Alkhaleej
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and turned out great. The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.
Ali ch
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.
Aa Aa
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out delicious. My family loved it!
Benjamin Spartos
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make it again.
Marry alessandra
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.
X7 BASIT
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
Meek Solj
[email protected]I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. It was easy to make and they ate it all up.
Queenie Geofs
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about how cheesy and delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.
cirson iligan
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.