Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

12m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Roast butternut squash until tender, then blend into a puree using an immersion blender.
  2. 2Cook pasta according to package directions; do not rinse.
  3. 3In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. 4Whisk in flour until combined.
  5. 5Add milk and whisk until simmering.
  6. 6Stir in sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and chili flakes.
  7. 7Whisk in butternut squash puree, cheddar cheese, and Gouda cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. 8Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta.
  9. 9Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp chili flakes or cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 cup butternut squash purée
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

ovenbaking sheetimmersion blendersaucepanwhisk