Protein+® Cellentani Butternut Squash Gouda Mac & Cheese
Protein+® Cellentani Butternut Squash Gouda Mac & Cheese
35 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Protein+®
- Short
- Weekend
- Weeknight
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
Serves 7
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 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 4 | Tablespoons panko breadcrumbs |
| 1 | Teaspoon 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.
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 en-ca
- Cook time 8-10 mins
- Pack size 14.5oz
- Range Protein+® Pasta