Name: Protein+® Cellentani Butternut Squash Gouda Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: Ingredients for the Cellentani Butternut Squash Gouda Mac and Cheese; 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Cellentani Pasta; 2 Cups butternut squash, diced; 4 Tablespoons butter; 4 Tablespoons flour; 1 Clove garlic, chopped; 4 Cups, 2% milk, room temperature; ½ Pound cheddar cheese, shredded; ½ Cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded; To taste Salt and white pepper; Ingredients for the Breadcrumbs; 3 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 4 Tablespoons Panko Breadcrumbs; 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme

Protein+^® Cellentani Butternut Squash Gouda Mac & Cheese

35 minutes

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Pureed squash is mixed with milk, cheddar cheese, and gouda. Protein+^® pasta is folded into the cheese mixture and topped with crispy thyme infused breadcrumbs.

Macaroni & Cheese Recipes

Ingredients

7 servings

Ingredients for the Cellentani Butternut Squash Gouda Mac and Cheese

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Cellentani Pasta

2Cups butternut squash, diced

4Tablespoons butter

4Tablespoons flour

1Clove garlic, chopped

4Cups, 2% milk, room temperature

½Pound cheddar cheese, shredded

½Cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

To tasteSalt and white pepper

Ingredients for the Breadcrumbs

3Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4Tablespoons Panko Breadcrumbs

1Teaspoon fresh thyme

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 squash until fully cooked, let cool, then process in a blender with enough cooking liquid to make a puree.

Step 2

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 3

Add squash puree then remove from heat and add cheddar and gouda slowly to incorporate.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a bowl combine panko and thyme then place into a large skillet with olive oil, toast for 5 minutes or until slightly browned, set aside.

Step 5

Cook pasta one minutes less than package directions, drain and toss with the sauce.

Step 6

Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

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Protein+^® Cellentani Pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Cellentani pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Short

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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