Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese
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Directions:

  1. 1. Put a pot of salted water on the boil for pasta. Take a butternut squash and stab it a few times, making sure you get in deep enough to penetrate the seed cavity. Put in the microwave on high for 7 minutes, turn and cook for another 7 or until soft.
  2. 2. Cook pasta.
  3. 3. Remove butternut squash, cut it in half, and scoop out seeds.
  4. 4. Scoop out the flesh - it should be nice and soft.
  5. 5. Combine the squash flesh with about 1 1/2C skim milk and lots of salt and pepper. Whisk the mixture together and bring to a simmer adding a pinch of cayenne. Stir in your cheese until nice and melty.
  6. 6. Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes and chives. Combine with noodles and yogurt.
  7. 7. Put in a casserole and bake at at 425 for ten minutes.
  8. 8. Broil for five minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 349.63 Kcal (1464 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.67g 21%
Cholesterol 35.38mg 12%
Sodium 404.93mg 17%
Potassium 486.91mg 10%
Total Carbs 41.56g 14%
Sugars 6.78g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.17g 17%
Protein 10.85g 22%
Vitamin C 24.4mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 19.2mg 107%
Calcium 587.2mg 59%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 78.55 Kcal (329 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.07g 21%
Cholesterol 7.95mg 12%
Sodium 90.97mg 17%
Potassium 109.39mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.34g 14%
Sugars 1.52g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 17%
Protein 2.44g 22%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 4.3mg 107%
Calcium 131.9mg 59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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