# Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with a hint of sweetness from butternut squash.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- baking sheet
- immersion blender
- saucepan
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@broccyourbody/video/7285133180602961198?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2f5b0ac5-8bcd-4a3a-b876-49f06290fba0
- Extracted: 2025-01-16

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