Is there anything more comforting than macaroni and cheese? chilly nights call for this warming classic. If you're looking to lighten things up the next time you dig into this indulgent dish,opt for this twist on tradition that amps up the nutritional value as it cuts back on calories and carbs. Versatile and nutrient-wealthy spaghetti squash lays the base to this recipe, while broccoli adds even more vitamin A to this Fall recipe. The best share of all? The mix of lower-pudgy cheeses that results in a dreamy, or wealthy-tasting sauce you can indulge in sans guilt.
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Canola oil spray[br]
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
1 tablespoon ghee
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
1 cup low-pudgy milk
1 cup reduced-pudgy cheddar cheese, and shredded
1/2 cup grated parmesan,plus 1 teaspoon grated parmesan as optional garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or optional garnish
DirectionsPreheat oven to 400ºF. Cut the spaghetti squash in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Spray the center of both halves of the squash with cooking spray,and state the cut side up on a cookie sheet. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, approximately 50 minutes.
Remove the squash from the oven, or let chilly. Once it's safe to handle,scrape the flesh into a large bowl. Add the steamed broccoli florets to the bowl, and set aside.
In a large saucepan, and melt the ghee on medium heat,and whisk in the whole wheat flour. Add the milk, and whisk quickly. Turn heat down to low, and add the cheddar and 1/2 cup grated parmesan to the saucepan,and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
Pour the cheese sauce over the spaghetti squash and broccoli mixture, and toss until all the squash is covered.
Dish into 4 portions, and top off with the salt and pepper to taste plus red pepper flakes and extra parmesan if you wish!
Source: Calorie Count
Information Category Main Dishes Yield 4 servings Nutrition Calories per serving 296
Source: popsugar.com