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Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 22g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 417 calories. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up garlic cloves, lower-sodium chicken broth, pecorino romano cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 37
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Combine squash, broth, milk, and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Place the hot squash mixture in a blender.
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Add salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt.
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Remove the center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
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Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.
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Place blended squash mixture in a bowl; stir in Gruyre, pecorino Romano, and 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until combined.
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well.
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Add pasta to squash mixture, and stir until combined.
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Spread mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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Add panko, and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
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Sprinkle evenly over the hot pasta mixture. Lightly coat topping with cooking spray.
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Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
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Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 25 m.
Servings8
Health Score33
CuisinesAmerican
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