Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (low-fat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or grated)
  • 1 cup winter squash (cooked and pureed)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 2 cups egg noodles (cooked according to the package directions)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the shallots and cook until soft. Add the flour and cook until browned and smooth, about 4 minutes. Stir in the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and turn off the heat. Stir in the squash, Parmesan and half the cheddar and continue to whisk until smooth.
  • Add the noodles to a square baking dish and pour the sauce over top. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.