Fontina Mac with Squash and Sage

Health score
16%
Fontina Mac with Squash and Sage
45 min.
8
390kcal

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If you're searching for a comforting dish that combines rich flavors with a touch of seasonal goodness, look no further than our Fontina Mac with Squash and Sage. This delightful recipe brings together the creamy lusciousness of Fontina and Swiss cheeses with the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash, making it a perfect option for lunch, dinner, or any gathering. The addition of crisp sage leaves not only adds a fragrant aroma but also elevates the dish to gourmet status.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to eight people, this dish is a fantastic choice for both families and entertaining guests. The unique blend of cheesy pasta and tender squash creates a flavor combination that is both comforting and sophisticated. Plus, with a delicious hint of cayenne pepper, it gives each bite a subtle kick that keeps you coming back for more. And let's not forget the crunchy Parmesan crisps that accompany this mac and cheese masterpiece – they add a delightful texture that perfectly complements the creamy pasta.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you’ll find this recipe approachable and rewarding. Gather your loved ones and impress them with a dish that showcases fresh ingredients and alluring flavors, all while delivering a wholesome meal that warms the heart. Get ready to enjoy a truly delightful culinary experience!

Ingredients

  • cups milk 
  • tablespoons butter divided
  • 1.5 pounds butternut squash peeled seeded cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cups fontina shredded
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • tablespoons parmesan shredded
  • 12  sage fresh whole finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt 
  • ounces shells 
  • 1.3 cups swiss cheese shredded reduced-fat

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, shape Parmesan into 82-inch rounds.
  2. Bake until golden, 10 minutes; remove from sheet to cool. Cook pasta asdirected on package; set aside. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 2 teaspoons butter.Cook whole sage leaves until crisp, 45 seconds.
  3. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate,reserving butter. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  4. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until light brown, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milkand cook, 5 minutes.
  5. Add squash, garlic, reserved butter and salt. Cover; simmer untilsquash is very soft, 25 minutes. In a food processor, puree squash mixture. In a pot overmedium-low heat, heat squash puree, Fontina, Swiss, chopped sage and cayenne; stiruntil cheese melts. Stir in pasta.
  6. Serve with Parmesan crisps and sage leaves.
  7. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories390kcal
Protein23.13%
Fat37.51%
Carbs39.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.38
Glycemic Load
9.79
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.305651986081%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:390.12kcal
19.51%
Fat:16.38g
25.2%
Saturated Fat:9.95g
62.19%
Carbohydrates:38.68g
12.89%
Net Carbohydrates:35.98g
13.08%
Sugar:7.82g
8.69%
Cholesterol:59.08mg
19.69%
Sodium:567.55mg
24.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.72g
45.44%
Vitamin A:9685.6IU
193.71%
Calcium:560.23mg
56.02%
Phosphorus:426.12mg
42.61%
Selenium:28.9µg
41.28%
Vitamin B12:1.45µg
24.13%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.64%
Vitamin C:18.14mg
21.99%
Zinc:2.9mg
19.31%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.5%
Copper:0.35mg
17.41%
Magnesium:68.18mg
17.05%
Potassium:555.26mg
15.86%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.06%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.65%
Fiber:2.7g
10.78%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.9%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.57%
Folate:36.78µg
9.2%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
9.01%
Vitamin D:1.21µg
8.05%
Iron:1.21mg
6.75%
Vitamin K:2.38µg
2.26%
Source:Epicurious