CREAMY LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Bake     Dinner     Healthy

Yield makes 8 - 1 1/3 cup serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

3cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1lb)
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups fat free milk
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2Tablespoons fat free greek yogurt
1 1/4 cups (5oz) shredded Gruyere cheese
1 cup (4oz) grated pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup (1oz) finely grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1 pound uncooked cavatappi
cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 2. 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 min. Remove from heat. 3. Place hot squash mixture in a blender. add salt, pepper and yogurt. Remove the center piece of blender lid ( to allow steam to escape) Place a clean towel over open blender lid. Blend until smooth. Place blended squash mixture in a bowl. Stir in Gruyere, pecorino Romano, and 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano. Stir until combined. 4. Cook pasta according to package direction, omitting salt and fat. Add pasta to squash mixture and stir until combined. Spread in a 13x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with bread crumbs and remaining cheese. 6. Bake at 375 for 25 min. or until bubbly.

Ofentse Balekang
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I made this macaroni and cheese for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kailash Bist
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This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Afaroj Khan
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This macaroni and cheese is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


Nikhilnikitha Byni
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe ever. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Branden Laskowski
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I made this macaroni and cheese for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Paul Fisher
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This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Ahmed Abassi
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This macaroni and cheese is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's made with whole wheat pasta and almond milk.


mosweu
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


Abdur Khan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The macaroni and cheese was delicious! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


DannyMYB
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This macaroni and cheese is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that it's a healthier version of the classic dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Valentine Baloyi
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Tracy Anagor
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The macaroni and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarmad Chaudhary
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. The sauce is perfectly creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I especially appreciate that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients


Youtubekanxa123 Kanxa123
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a game-changer! It's so creamy and light, yet still incredibly flavorful. I love that it uses whole wheat pasta and almond milk, making it a healthier choice without sacrificing any taste. I'll definitely be making