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📋Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash and sharp cheddar, perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Dairy and Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 10 sage leaves sage leaves
  • 1 medium shallots (or onion, diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 5 thyme sprigs thyme sprigs

Vegetables

  • 1 medium medium butternut squash, diced
  • 1 lb shells pasta
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar (mix of cheddar and mozzarella)

Instructions 

  • Roast the diced butternut squash at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan, melt butter and sauté shallots, garlic, sage, and thyme until fragrant.
  • Add roasted squash, vegetable stock, and milk; simmer for 5 minutes. Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in cheese until melted, then combine with cooked pasta. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash