Macaroni and Cheese (with Butternut Squash or Cauliflower)
Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Serves 4 sides | Vegan
Ingredients
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup nonfat (skim) milk or plant-based milk, such as cashew or almond, plus more if necesarry
- ½ cup butternut squash or cauliflower puree
- 1½ cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese or plant-based cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces (½ cup) reduced-fat, nonfat or plant-based cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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.
While the macaroni is cooking, in a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Add the flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture resembles a thick paste but has not browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring every now and then, until the mixture begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vegetable puree, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and salt, pepper, and paprika, and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, stir in more milk. Stir in the macaroni and serve hot.
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