(will henceforth be named mac & cheese with oranges- heh)
The roasted squash gives this mac extra fiber and vitamin A. Thank you, Parents Mag!
2 c. cubed & peeled butternut squash (about 1/2 in. cubes)
2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. elbow mac (make it whole wheat!)
2 tbl. butter
2 tbl. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. shredded cheese (chedder, monty, whatever!)
- Toss squash with oil and salt and arrange on a foil-lined tray. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes, until tender and set aside.
- Cook pasta for 2 minutes; (less than package directions) drain and place in a bowl with squash. Meanwhile, melt butter over low heat, whisk in flour; cook for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk, bring to a boil then simmer. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir cheese sauce into pasta and squash. Spoon into a greased 6x6 pan, sprinkle extra cheese on top and bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
Serves 6.
Thanks for this! Flipped through Parents mag at an office today and was too scared to rip the page with this recipe out.
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