Macaroni and Cheese (With Butternut Squash or Cauliflower)

Created by Jessica Seinfeld From the book Deceptively Delicious Jessica says, " I leave a box of store-bought macaroni and cheese out on the counter and the kids naturally assume ..."

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups elbow macaroni
•  nonstick cooking spray
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup nonfat milk (skim)
• 1⁄2 cup  butternut squash or 1⁄2 cup cauliflower, puree
• 8  ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4  ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander.
2. While the macaroni is cooking, coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
3. Add the oil, then the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture resembles a thick paste but has not browned (1-2 minutes).
4. Add the milk and cook, stirring every now and then, until the mixture begins to thicken (3 to 4 minutes).
5. Add the vegetable puree, cheddar, cream cheese and seasonings and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the macaroni and serve warm.