Macaroni And Cheese (with Butternut Squash Or Cauliflower)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup nonfat milk (skim)
• 1/2 cup butternut squash or 1/2 cup cauliflower, puree
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. drain in a colander.
• 2 while the macaroni is cooking, coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
• 3 add the oil, then the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture resembles a thick paste but has not browned (1-2 minutes).
• 4 add the milk and cook, stirring every now and then, until the mixture begins to thicken (3 to 4 minutes).
• 5 add the vegetable puree, cheddar, cream cheese and seasonings and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. stir in the macaroni and serve warm.