Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Ingredients: 1 pound of whole wheat elbow pasta; Olive oil spray; 1 pound of cubed butternut squash (frozen works equally well); 1 ½ cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth, divided; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp butter; 1 medium shallot, minced; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups skim milk; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); ½ cup shredded gruyere cheese or another cheese of your choice (I would advise against mozzarella, as it becomes too stringy); ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or use 1 cup if omitting the gruyere cheese); Salt and pepper, to taste

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This creamy butternut squash mac and cheese is creamy, lighter in calories, and incredibly flavorful. The ultimate in healthy comfort food!

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Ingredients

1 pound of whole wheat elbow pasta
Olive oil spray
1 pound of cubed butternut squash (frozen works equally well)
1 ½ cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth, divided
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter
1 medium shallot, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
½ cup shredded gruyere cheese or another cheese of your choice (I would advise against mozzarella, as it becomes too stringy)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or use 1 cup if omitting the gruyere cheese)
Salt and pepper, to taste