Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
- 1 whole Small Butternut Squash (1lb)
- 1 cup Homemade Or Low-sodium Chicken Stock
- 1- 1/2 cup Non-fat Milk (Or Whole Milk)
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
- 1- 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- 1 pound Elbow Macaroni Pasta
- 1 cup Extra-sharp Cheddar, Finely Grated
- 1/2 cups Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
- 4 Tablespoons Gruyere Or Parmesan, Finely Grated
- 1 Tablespoon Fine Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the butternut squash in half and roast it, face down, for 30 minutes.
- Combine roasted squash, stock, and milk in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium; simmer for about five minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in nutmeg, cayenne, and salt, and season with black pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add noodles; cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes.
- Drain, and transfer to a large bowl; stir in squash mixture, cheddar, ricotta, and 2 tablespoons gruyere.
- Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking dish (4 inches deep) with cooking spray.
- Transfer noodle mixture to dish.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, remaining 2 tablespoons gruyere or Parmesan, and oil; sprinkle evenly over noodle mixture.
- Cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil, and continue baking until lightly browned and crisp on top, 30 to 40 minutes more.
- Serve immediately.
butternut, chicken, milk, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, ground black pepper, cheddar, ricotta cheese, gruyere, breadcrumbs, olive oil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/butternut-squash-macaroni-and-cheese/ (may not work)