Chickpea Rotini Creamy Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Chickpea Rotini Creamy Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
50 minutes total
- Chickpea and Red Lentil
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- No Meat
- Short
- Weekend
- Weeknight
SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE, SHARP CHEDDAR AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE TAKE TRADITIONAL BAKED MAC AND CHEESE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
Macaroni & Cheese Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 | Box Barilla® Chickpea Rotini pasta |
| 3 | Cups butternut squash, diced into small pieces (½ for puree, ½ for roasting) |
| 2 | Tablespoons butter |
| 3 | Tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | Clove garlic, chopped |
| 2 | Tablespoons flour |
| 2 | Cups 2% milk, warm |
| ½ | Pound cheddar cheese, shredded |
| ¼ | Cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded |
| To taste | Fresh parsley or chives, chopped [optional] |
| To taste | Salt and white pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a small pot boil 1/2 of the butternut squash until fully cooked, let cool, then process in a blender with enough cooking liquid to make a puree.
Step 2
Pre-heated oven to 425°F, roast the remaining half of the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper until golden brown and fully cooked.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan sauté garlic in butter until slightly yellow in color. Add flour and make a roux, cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat. Add warm milk and bring to a simmer, let simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Add butternut squash puree to the roux then remove from heat and add cheddar and Gouda slowly to incorporate.
Step 5
Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions, drain and toss with the sauce.
Step 6
Top with roasted butternut squash and parsley or chives [optional].
Chickpea Rotini Pasta
Surprisingly One Ingredient. All Chickpea, No Xanthan Gum.
Rotini made from chickpeas, and chickpeas only, for a good source of plant protein without additives, like xanthan gum. Make what you love without hesitation. Looking for cooking ideas? Check out our recipe section for inspiration!
- Shape Rotini
- Cook time 8–10 mins
- Pack size 8.8 oz.
- Range Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta