creamy, light macaroni and cheese
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This is so good. And not as many calories. Frozen Butternut Squash can be used also and will reduce the prep time. I wrap the left overs in single portions with saran wrap and place them a large freezer bag. Makes a quick, tasty side dish.
(1 rating)
yield
8 -12
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For creamy, light macaroni and cheese
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3 ccubed peeled butternut squash( about 1 pound) or frozen equivalent
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1 1/4 cfat-free, low sodium chicken broth
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1 1/2 ccups fat-free milk
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2 clovegarlic peeled
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2 Tbspplain fat-free greek yogurt
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1/8 tspcayenne pepper
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1 tsppaprika
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1 tspkosher salt
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1/2 tspfreshly ground pepper
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1 1/4 c(5oz) shredded gruyere cheese
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1 c(4oz) grated pecorino romano chees
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1/4 c(1 oz) finely grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided
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1 lbuncooked cavatappi or dried pasta that has ridges
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cooking spray
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1 tspolive oil
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1/2 cpanko bread crumbs
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2 Tbspchopped fresh parsely
How To Make creamy, light macaroni and cheese
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1Preheat oven 375 F. 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 minutes. remove from heat.
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2Place the hot squash mixture in a blender. Add salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper and Greek yogurt. Remove the center piece of blender lid (allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening of lid, to avoid splatters. Blend until smooth. Place blended squash mixture in a bowl; stir in Gruyere, pecorino Romano, and 2 Tbs Parmigian-Reggiano. Stir until combined.
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3Cook pasta according to package directions, drain well. Add pasta to squash mixture, and stir until combined. Spread mixture evenly into a 13x9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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4Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko, and cook for 2 minutes or untl golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 Tbs of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the hot pasta mixture. Lightly coat topping with cooking spray
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5Bake at 375F for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.
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