I like trying seasonal veggies and trying new recipes!  Also, who can resist comfort food???  So, some night, give this a try!
1/2 Butternut Squash (peeled and diced) about 2 cups
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
1 box whole wheat pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups low fat or skim milk
1 3/4 cups White Cheddar Cheese (I found it in the organic section)
Preheat oven to 375.  Toss the squash with the olive oil and salt and pepper.  Place on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or til soft.
Cook pasta according to instructions.
Drain pasta and place in a bowl with the cooked squash.  Meanwhile in the pot melt the butter.  Slowly whisk in the flour and cook on low for 2 minutes.  Slowly whisk in the milk.  Bring it to a boil and then simmer it for about 2 minutes.  Whisk in about 3/4 of the cheese til melted.  Remove from heat and add in the pasta/squash.  Stir it well and top with remaining cheese.  Then bake for about 10-15 minutes!
It was SOOOOOOO good!
Let me know if you give it a shot!
 
3 comments:
sounds delish!
Cabot makes a white cheddar that we buy...it's just in the regular dairy section at Wal-Mart...might be a cheaper option if you make again. It's extra-sharp, which we love...SOOOOO good! :)
Dig! I made some squash soup the other day, and then melted cheese into the leftovers and poured it over noodles...squash mac and cheese...so good!
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