“Use Your Noodle” Bake (with Crookneck Squash

Servings: 24

Ingredient

Macaroni, whole grain Evaporated milk, fat-free Egg, beaten

Weight or Measure

3 cups 4 cups 2 Pepper, black 1 tsp Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded ½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup Tomatoes, sliced 2 cups Onions, chopped 2 cups Peppers, green, chopped 2 cups White (Northern) beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups Squash, sliced 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Cook macaroni as directed. Drain, set aside. 3. Peel and slice squash. Place in large saucepan with water. 4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until squash is tender. Mash. 5. In bowl, combine onions, tomatoes, peppers, macaroni, milk, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, pepper and beans, and mix thoroughly. 6. Add squash. Stir to combine. 7. Spray casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. 8. Transfer mixture into casserole dish. 9. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. 10. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let sit before serving.

CACFP Guidelines:

1 slice provides:

• ½ oz equivalent of grains • ¼ cup equivalent of vegetables • 1.5 oz equivalent of meat/meat alternate