Saturday, March 27, 2010

Mac n "Cheese"

Who doesn't love comfort food? This dish is a great way to enjoy comfort food without having to loosen your belt.

2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 butternut squash peeled and cubbed
1 onion chopped
3 cloves of garlic pressed and minced
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup of unsweetened non dairy milk of your choice
1 package of quinoa macaroni
1 cup of gluten free bread crumbs
2 tbs. vegan parmesean (optional)

Pre-Heat oven 350 degrees

Cook Pasta until al dente, do not over cook.

-Heat olive oil in a non stick pan over medium heat.
-Add onions saute until opaque.
-Add garlic and saute for 2 mins.
-Add butternut squash and vegetable stock.
-Salt and pepper to taste
-Cook down until butternut squash is soft and easily mashed.
-Puree contents of pan in two batches in a blender or food processor (if sauce looks to thick add more stock 1tbs. at a time until smooth)

The sauce should have a thick consistency similar to Velveeta
-Mix pasta with sauce.
-Pour pasta into a baking pan (3qt pan)
-Mix breadcrumbs and parmesan and sprinkle evenly over top
-Bake in oven for 7-10 min or until top is golden brown

ENJOY!

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