Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coarse salt; 1 lb macaroni; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 medium onion (you will grate it right into the pot); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen butternut squash, defrosted; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (not the kind in a can); 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

coarse salt
1 lb macaroni
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 medium onion (you will grate it right into the pot)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) box frozen butternut squash, defrosted
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (not the kind in a can)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Heat a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water,then add the pasta and cook al dente, about 8 minutes.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. When the butter melts into the oil, add the thyme and grate the onion directly into the pot with a Microplane or grater. Cook the onions for a minute or two.
3
Add the flour and cook with the onions a minute or two more.
4
Whisk in the stock, then add the squash and cook until warmed through and smooth.
5
Stir in the cream and bring to a bubble.
6
Stir in the cheeses in a figure eight motion and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Taste to adjust seasonings.
7
Drain the cooked pasta well and combine with the sauce. Serve.

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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: coarse salt, 1 lb macaroni, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese 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 Squash Macaroni And Cheese

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