Thursday, July 26, 2012

Macaroni and Cheese with Butternut Squash



Martha Stewart Living

Makes 6 servings

    1 pound butternut squash peel, seed, 1-in cube                 
    1 cup chicken broth                                            
    1 1/2 cups fat free milk                                       
    Pinch fresh grate nutmeg                                       
    Pinch cayenne pepper                                           
    3/4 teaspoon salt                                              
    Pepper                                                         
    1 pound elbow macaroni                                         
    4 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese fine grate (1 c)           
    1/2 cup ricotta cheese                                         
    4 tablespoons fine grate parmesan cheese (1 oz)                
    2 tablespoons fine bread crumbs                                
    1 teaspoon olive oil                                           
    Cooking spray
                                                  

Preheat oven to 375°- Combine squash, stock, and milk in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 2O minutes. Remove from heat. Mash contents of saucepan; stir in nutmeg, cayenne, and salt, and season with black pepper. Stir to combine.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles; cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl; stir in squash mixture, cheddar, ricotta, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.

Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking dish (4 inches deep) with cooking spray. Transfer noodle mixture to dish. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and oil; sprinkle evenly over noodle mixture.

Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil, and continue baking until lightly browned and crisp on top, 3O to 40 minutes mote. Serve immediately.

PER SERVING: 350 CALORIES; 6G FAT; 18MG CHOLESTEROL; 57G CARBOHYDRATE; 505MG SODIUM; 16G PROTEIN; 2G FIBER

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