PROTEIN+® CELLENTANI VEGGIE STEALTH MAC AND CHEESE

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lb Barilla Protein+® Cellentani
• 3 tsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cup onion, small dice
• 1 1/2 cup carrot, small dice
• 1 1/2 cup Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 3 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 3 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
• Salt and white pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. 1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. 2.In a pot, combine the vegetables with enough water and lemon juice to cover. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until fork-tender.
3. 3.Drain the vegetables, reserving the cooking water. Return the vegetables to the pot and add the milk, cheddar cheese and 4 1/2 cup reserved cooking water.
4. 4.Purée with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5. 5.Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.