Butternut Macaroni And Cheese (With Squash) Recipe

Name: Butternut Macaroni And Cheese (With Squash)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried sage (you can use a bit more of fresh); 2 teaspoons flour; 3 cups milk; nutmeg; cayenne pepper; 1 cup cheese, shredded (sharp cheddar, fontina, mozzarella); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1 lb pasta (rotini or elbows); 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried sage (you can use a bit more of fresh)
2 teaspoons flour
3 cups milk
nutmeg
cayenne pepper
1 cup cheese, shredded (sharp cheddar, fontina, mozzarella)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 lb pasta (rotini or elbows)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1
preheat oven to 425.
2
combine squash, olive oil and salt and pepper.
3
roast squash for about 40 minutes until it's tender and getting lightly browned.
4
reduce oven temp to 350.
5
meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet and saute onion, garlic and sage about 5 minutes.
6
stir in flour 2 minutes.
7
add milk and bring to a boil, whisking until thick.
8
stir in cheeses, cayenne, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
9
add squash, smashing with a whisk until desired consistency.
10
cook pasta al dente, combine with sauce and pour into a greased casserole. Top with bread crumbs and bake 30-40 minutes.

1800

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Butternut Macaroni And Cheese (With Squash) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butternut Macaroni And Cheese (With Squash)

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