Healthy Mac-n-Cheese
- 1 package whole-wheat or gluten free macaroni, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, cut into small cubes, boiled and pureed
- 1 cup low-fat organic milk
- 1 tablespoons organic butter or butter alternative
- 3 tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated or shredded part-skim Cheddar (preferably sharp)
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded part-skim jack cheese
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Small amount shredded Parmesan, for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put butternut squash puree in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the milk, butter, and yogurt and continue to stir until incorporated.
- When the puree begins to simmer, slowly start adding the cheeses, mixing the entire time.
- When all of the cheese is melted and the sauce begins to thicken, season with a little salt and pepper, to taste.
- Taste, and continue to add seasoning until desired flavor is achieved.
- When the flavor is spot-on, stir in 1/4 of the macaroni at a time, until all of the pasta is used.
- When all of the pasta is saturated with the cheese sauce, transfer the mixture to an
- oven-safe casserole dish.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Serve hot!
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/healthy-mac-n-cheese-recipe.html (may not work)