Creamy Light Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Light Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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1. Preheat oven to 375
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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.
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Remove from heat.
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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.
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4. Cook pasta according to package direction, omitting salt and fat.
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Add pasta to squash mixture and stir until combined. Spread in a 13x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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Top with bread crumbs and remaining cheese.
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6. Bake at 375 for 25 min. or until bubbly.

1777

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Creamy Light Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Light Macaroni And Cheese

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