Name: Chickpea Rotini Creamy Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

Chickpea Rotini Creamy Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

50 minutes

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SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE, SHARP CHEDDAR AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE TAKE TRADITIONAL BAKED MAC AND CHEESE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla^® Chickpea Rotini pasta

3Cups butternut squash, diced into small pieces (½ for puree, ½ for roasting)

2Tablespoons butter

3Tablespoons olive oil

1Clove garlic, chopped

2Tablespoons flour

2Cups 2% milk, warm

½Pound cheddar cheese, shredded

¼Cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

To tasteFresh parsley or chives, chopped [optional]

To tasteSalt 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

Pack size

8.8oz

Range

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta

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