CREAMY LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Bake     Dinner     Healthy

Yield makes 8 - 1 1/3 cup serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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

Nicole Speer
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I've made this macaroni and cheese several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a potluck or a party.


Tambe Alain
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy.


White 444
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This macaroni and cheese is so cheesy and flavorful. I love that it's made with real cheese.


Raeesa Lazarus
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


AriF Islam
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, cheesy, and so satisfying.


Ndagire
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I've never been a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind.


Axle Damon
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.


Muhammad Albany Muhammad
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My kids loved this macaroni and cheese. They said it was the best they've ever had.


daisha nicole
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This macaroni and cheese is so creamy and cheesy, it's like a warm hug in a bowl.


Reico Cartwright
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I love that this recipe uses real cheese instead of a processed cheese sauce. It makes a big difference in the flavor.


Oltion Murataj
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also perfect for potlucks and parties.


nur alm
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese. But I was pleasantly surprised! This dish was so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.


william walden
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This macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.


Kamran Haider
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy.


Leighton Johnson
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This is my new go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Rishav Yadav
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how creamy and cheesy it was.


Chota Memon1
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My family loved this dish. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Mirza Muzamal
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a total hit! It's creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I love that it's made with real cheese and not a processed cheese sauce.