YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
A comforting twist on the classic mac and cheese, featuring a silky butternut squash puree blended with low-fat cottage cheese and reduced fat cheddar for a creamy, slightly sweet, and savory flavor. This dish delivers a satisfying texture with a wholesome boost of protein and a delightful, velvety sauce that ties the whole wheat pasta together.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole wheat macaroni (cooked)
0.75 cup roasted butternut squash puree
0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F if roasting the butternut squash, or prepare pre-roasted squash.
Roast butternut squash cubes tossed in a little olive oil until tender (about 25-30 minutes), then blend until smooth to create a puree.
Cook whole wheat macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butternut squash puree, low-fat cottage cheese, unsweetened almond milk, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir continuously to form a smooth cream sauce.
Once the sauce is warmed and combined, remove from heat and stir in the shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese until it melts into the sauce.
Combine the pasta with the creamy squash sauce, stirring until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm and enjoy your nutritious, protein-packed twist on mac and cheese.