Skillet Fontina Mac and Cheese with Squash and Sage

Mango and Pineapple Toss
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg peeled, cubed butternut squash
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 (8.5-oz) pouches microwavable penne pasta (see Note)
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1½ cups shredded fontina cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh sage

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Combine squash and 1 Tbsp oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and broth.
  4. Cook, whisking often, 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cheese until melted. Stir in squash, pasta, and sage; sprinkle with ½ cup cheese.
  5. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (6-oz) pkg sliced mangos, cubed
  • 1 (15-oz) can pineapple chunks in 100% juice, drained
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together all ingredients.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
401
70
471
Fat (g) 20 0 20
Sat. Fat (g) 7 0 7
Protein (g) 14 0 14
Carb (g) 43 19 62
Fiber (g) 2 3 5
Sodium (mg) 606 5 611

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