Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound macaroni with lines, such as tubatini or mini penne rigate; Salt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 medium onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen cooked butter nut squash, defrosted; 1 cup cream or half-and-half; 2 cups (8 ounces) sharp Cheddar, grated; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, eyeball it; Black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound macaroni with lines, such as tubatini or mini penne rigate
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 (10 ounce) box frozen cooked butter nut squash, defrosted
1 cup cream or half-and-half
2 cups (8 ounces) sharp Cheddar, grated
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, eyeball it
Black pepper

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I know it sounds odd, but my girl LOVED butternut squash! This dog might even go for it before a steak, especially if there were also pasta and cheese involved in the deal!
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Heat a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water then add the pasta and cook to al dente or, with a bite to it.
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While pasta cooks, heat a medium heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and butter. When the butter melts into the oil, add the thyme and grate the onion directly into the pot with a hand held grater or Microplane. Cook the grated onion in butter and oil 1 to 2 minutes, then add flour and cook together 1 to 2 more minutes. Whisk in stock, then combine with butternut squash until warmed through and smooth. Stir in cream or half-and-half and bring sauce to a bubble. Stir in cheeses in a figure 8 motion and season the completed sauce with salt, nutmeg and pepper. Taste to adjust seasonings.
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Drain cooked pasta well and combine with sauce. Serve alongside chicken sammies and top with thyme leaves picked from remaining sprigs (Boo would also have a little extra sprinkle of that cheese, please!)

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound macaroni with lines, such as tubatini or mini penne rigate, Salt, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

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