2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 box whole wheat pasta, dry
1/3 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons sage
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 - 2 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add butternut squash (about 15 minutes, depending on size of chunks). Cook until squash is softened and drain. Alternatively, microwave squash until softened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Prepare pasta according to box. Drain and set aside.
- Place squash and 3 tablespoons vegetable broth in food processor or blender. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Add additional broth by 1 teaspoon if mixture is too firm.
- Heat butter over medium-low heat until melted in a small saucepan. Add sage and garlic powder and stir for 1 minute.
- Whisk in salt, pepper, milk and squash for 1-2 minutes.
- Add cheese and whisk until melted (about 1-2 minutes). Stir mixture into pasta.
Notes & Tips:
Recipe adapted from fruitsandveggies.org
Recipe Category
30 minutes or less
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 box whole wheat pasta, dry
1/3 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons sage
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 - 2 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add butternut squash (about 15 minutes, depending on size of chunks). Cook until squash is softened and drain. Alternatively, microwave squash until softened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Prepare pasta according to box. Drain and set aside.
- Place squash and 3 tablespoons vegetable broth in food processor or blender. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Add additional broth by 1 teaspoon if mixture is too firm.
- Heat butter over medium-low heat until melted in a small saucepan. Add sage and garlic powder and stir for 1 minute.
- Whisk in salt, pepper, milk and squash for 1-2 minutes.
- Add cheese and whisk until melted (about 1-2 minutes). Stir mixture into pasta.
Notes & Tips:
Recipe adapted from fruitsandveggies.org
Nutrition Facts
8 serving per container
Serving size 1 1/2 cups
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 5g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 13% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% | |
| Sodium 290mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars 3g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 16g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 185mg | 15% | |
| Iron 2mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 415mg | 8% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.