Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Quick and Creamy Mac n Cheese

This one is courtesy of my sister-in-law, containing BUTTERNUT squash, yum!  I will have to post a picture after I make it!

This recipe is only supposed to take about 20 minutes to make, so woohoo!


16 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta

1 pkg (12 ounces) frozen butternut squash, thawed

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

2 cups shredded six-cheese Italian cheese blend

1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt



1-For pasta, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Carefully remove 1/4 cup of the cooking water for later use. Drain pasta and set aside.


2-For sauce, place squash into a saucepan, gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Cook over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes or until mixture begins to simmer. Reduce heat to medium. Add cheese. Cook 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture returns to a simmer, whisking constantly. Add nutmeg, salt and reserved cooking water. Stir until smooth. Add sauce to pasta. Mix to coat

3-To serve, divide pasta among serving bowls and sprinkle with additional ground nutmeg if desired.

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