Butternut Squash  Mac and Cheese

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This is a richly flavorful, extra creamy mac and cheese recipe filled with warm and cozy flavors and, of course, plenty of cheese!

You will need...

– Butternut squash – Rigatoni pasta – Olive oil – Flaky salt – Milk – Dried thyme – Garlic powder – Cayenne powder – Nutmeg – Paprika

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– Dried rosemary – Salt to taste – Pepper – Butter – Bay leaf – Cheddar cheese – Mozzarella cheese – Panko breadcrumbs – Parmesan cheese

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It's so easy!

You will race for a second bowl of this squash mac and cheese recipe, and it’s ready in under 50 minutes!

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Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut squash in half and lightly drizzle oil over the top with some salt.

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Place in the oven. Roast until soft, about 25 minutes.

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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil while your squash cools. You’ll want to reserve some of that pasta water.

3

Scrape out squash with a spoon.

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Add the squash to a blender with milk, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne powder, nutmeg, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.

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Blend until smooth and creamy.

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Cook pasta. Melt butter in a skillet and add a bay leaf and saute. Remove and add squash puree.

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Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella and mix well until fully incorporated.

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Simmer over low heat for 5-6 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin it out.

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While simmering, in a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

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Add cooked noodles to the squash sauce and gently mix to combine.

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Spoon squash mac and cheese into bowls for serving and evenly top with the breadcrumb mixture. Serve, and enjoy!

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