Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages winter squash puree, frozen
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 1 13 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (4 oz)
  • 23 cup monterey jack cheese (2 oz)
  • 12 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk in a saucepan and heat ocer low heat; stir to break up squash until its defrosted.
  • Turn the heat up to medium and cook until it is almost boiling; remove from heat and stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, ricotta, salt, mustard, and cayenne.
  • Pour over the macaroni and stir
  • Combine breadcrumbs with the Parmesan and the olive oil; sprinkle over top.
  • Bake until bubbly around the edges, about 20 minutes.
  • If desired, broil for about 3 minutes to brown the top.