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Butternut Squash and Sage Mac 'n' Cheese

Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
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Ingredients

  • ½ (17.6-oz) pkg whole wheat elbow macaroni (such as Flora)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ Tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen butternut squash puree, thawed
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add onion, and cook 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
  3. Add flour. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is foamy and begins to smell nutty. Whisk in broth, milk, salt, pepper, and sage; cook 5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
  4. Stir in squash; cook 5 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbly. Stir in cheese and pasta.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine all ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and tender.

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