Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 12 ounces Macaroni Noodles Whole wheat
- 1 Butternut Squash 1½ pound; or acorn squash
- ½ cup Water
- 6 ounces Cheddar Cheese Reduced fat
- 1 container Cottage Cheese Nonfat
- 1 cup Milk Low-fat
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ cup Bread Crumbs Whole wheat
Equipment
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Large Pot
- Vegetable Peeler
- Baking Dish
- Grater
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Coat 9-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook macaroni for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside. Reserve pot for later.
- While pasta cooks, cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Cut into large chunks. Place in microwave safe bowl with water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- While squash cooks and cools, grate cheddar cheese.
- Peel cooled squash. Place in pot used to cook pasta. Mash with a fork. Add cottage cheese and milk. Stir until smooth. Add pasta, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake until breadcrumbs are browned and the edges are bubbling, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
337
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
430
mg
19
%
Potassium
568
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
51
g
17
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
10246
IU
205
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
302
mg
30
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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