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Pumpkin gives this go-to comfort food a healthier spin, adding fibre and vitamin A. Macaroni cheese is an easy meal that kids love, and this version is lower in sat fat and calories than traditional mac 'n' cheese recipes. Plus, it's a great source of calcium for strong bones!
1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add pumpkin to pan and cook for 10 minutes or until very tender. Drain pumpkin in a large colander and set aside.
2 Bring another large saucepan of water to the boil. Add macaroni and cook following packet directions. Drain.
3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large deep saucepan set over a medium-high heat. Add carrot and courgette. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk to pan in a gradual stream and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until vegetable sauce boils and thickens.
4 Add cooked pumpkin to vegetable sauce in pan. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to squash pumpkin into sauce until almost smooth. Stir macaroni and half of the cheese into sauce. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer mixture to a 6-cup baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
5 Meanwhile, steam Brussels sprouts and broccolini on the stove top or in the microwave for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Serve alongside mac ’n’ cheese.
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pasta, use rice flour instead of standard flour, and check ingredients if using pre-grated cheese.
Calories 466 cal
Kilojoules 1950 kJ
Total fat 10 g
Saturated fat 4 g
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