Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole-grain macaroni noodles, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon trans-fat-free butter spread
• 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
• 10 ounce bag (2 cups) cubed frozen butternut squash, thawed
• 2 ounces (½ cup packed) reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• Sea salt, to taste

Directions
Before you begin: Wash your hands.

1. Boil noodles according to directions. Drain and reserve 2 cups pasta water.
2. In pot over medium heat, cook butter spread with flour for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Whisk in 1 cup pasta water.
4. Add squash and cook/mash until smooth. (Note: Add more pasta water as needed for a smooth cheese-like consistency.)
5. Add cheese and stir until melted.
6. Fold in cooked noodles until combined and season with salt.

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup
Serves 4
 
Calories: 300; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2.5g; Trans Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 290mg; Total Carbohydrate: 53g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 13g

Source: https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/healthy-mac-and-cheese-recipe