Healthy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb elbow macaroni
20 oz winter squash (the frozen kind, pureed )
2 cups skim milk
6 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tsp salt
1 tsp mustard powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375.
Coat a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Drain the macaroni and transfer to a large bowl.
Place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until defrosted.
Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cheeses (except the parmesan), salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper.
Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine.
Transfer macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oil in a small bowl.
Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, and broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	358.05 Kcal (1499 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.73g	12%
Cholesterol	17.95mg	6%
Sodium	444.93mg	19%
Potassium	401.47mg	9%
Total Carbs	57.48g	19%
Sugars	7.01g	28%
Dietary Fiber	2.47g	10%
Protein	15.46g	31%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	288mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.98 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.3g	12%
Cholesterol	7.67mg	6%
Sodium	190.1mg	19%
Potassium	171.53mg	9%
Total Carbs	24.56g	19%
Sugars	3g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	10%
Protein	6.61g	31%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	1.1mg	14%
Calcium	123.1mg	29%

* 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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