Cheddar Squash Pasta Recette

Craving comfort food without the guilt? This cheesy Cheddar Squash Pasta Bake is a healthier twist on classic mac and cheese! We're loading up rotini pasta with nutritious yellow summer squash for a creamy, satisfying meal that's surprisingly good for you. This recipe is easily adaptable – try it with broccoli, zucchini, or penne pasta! For a gourmet upgrade, skip the veggies and toss the cheesy sauce with linguine for a sophisticated, baked-free delight. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 40 minutes!

Préparation 15 min
Cuisson 40 min
Calories 328.9 kcal
Protéines 35g
Note Soyez le premier
Cheddar Squash Pasta 60

Recette Actions

Partagez cette recette :

Recette Auteur

Équipe éditoriale cuisine de Forktionary

L'équipe cuisine de Forktionary

Adaptée de Food.com, puis testée et standardisée par Forktionary.

Ingrédients pour Cheddar Squash Pasta

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Cheddar Squash Pasta? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

Comment préparer Cheddar Squash Pasta

  1. Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  2. Add 1 pound of rotini pasta and return to a boil.
  3. Add 2 medium yellow summer squash, diced, and cook until pasta is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  4. Drain the pasta and squash, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  5. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup of margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour to form a paste (roux).
  7. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk into the roux until smooth and thickened.
  8. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
  9. Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to thin the sauce.
  10. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  11. Combine the cooked pasta, squash, and cheese sauce in the prepared baking dish.
  12. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (optional).
  13. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

13g

Carbs

14g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Italian The Americas American Healthy Vegetarian Summer Recipes Baking

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Main Dish Pasta Vegetables Easy Beginner Cook Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Inexpensive Healthy 2 Low In Something Pasta Rice And Grains Penne Squash

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Cheddar Squash Pasta ?

Cheddar Squash Pasta prend environ 55 minutes du début à la fin — environ 15 minutes de préparation et 40 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Cheddar Squash Pasta ?

Cheddar Squash Pasta contient environ 328.9 calories par portion, avec environ 35 g de protéines, 14 g de glucides et 13 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Cheddar Squash Pasta ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Cheddar Squash Pasta sont Pasta, Summer Squash, Margarine, Flour, Nonfat Milk, 2% Cheddar Cheese. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

Avis

Aucun avis pour le moment — soyez le premier à donner votre avis sur cette recette !

Rédiger un avis