Butternut Squash Chickpea Mac & Cheese

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This gluten-free butternut squash mac and cheese packs plenty of cheesy goodness in every bite. Chickpea pasta gets coated in a sauce made with pureed butternut squash that gives this comforting meal a nutrient boost and adds a sweet note to complement the savory flavors.

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Devon O'Brien
Devon O’Brien
Devon O'Brien

As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking.

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Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash

  • 8 ounces chickpea rotini pasta

  • 1 cup low-fat milk

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, grated

  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, plus small leaves for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add squash, cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

  3. Transfer the squash to a food processor or blender. Add milk and puree until smooth. Set aside.

  4. Remove the steamer basket from the pot; dry the pot. Add butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add garlic, sage and mustard; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the squash puree and cook, stirring occasionally, until simmering, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add Cheddar, Parmesan, salt and pepper, stirring until smooth. Stir in the pasta. Serve garnished with more sage, if desired.

    Butternut Squash Chickpea Mac & Cheese
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449 Calories
19g Fat
52g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 24g 48%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Vitamin A 11740IU 235%
Sodium 717mg 31%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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