Cheesy Squash Casserole Recipe

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cups low fat milk
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
1 cup cooked and pureed winter squash
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups egg noodles, cooked according to the package directions

Directions

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.