Ultimate Butternut Squash  Mac and Cheese 

A creamy and satisfying combination of squash, cheese and pasta

It starts with about 3 cups of diced butternut squash, that's about one pound

TOP TIP:  BUY IT DICED LIKE THIS FROM THE GROCERY STORE!

Bake the squash in the microwave oven until it's tender enough to mash

TOP TIP:  IN A PINCH, YES USED CANNED BUTTERNUT SQUASH!

INGREDIENTS

3 cups diced butternut squash  2 cups milk ¼ cup butter ¼ cup flour ½ pound small shaped pasta  Continued...

INGREDIENTS

Cheese Sauce: 1 ¼ cup cheddar cheese  ¾ cup smoked gouda cheese  ½ cup parmesan cheese  ½ tsp nutmeg  ¼ tsp tabasco sauce 1 tsp salt ⅛ tsp pepper

COOK PASTA THEN MAKE THE SAUCE 

Cook and drain the pasta. Then use the same pan, melt the butter and whisk in flour. Stir over medium heat until the butter is foamy, and whisk for about 20 seconds next, add the milk, cheeses and spices.

BLEND PASTA WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Combine the pasta in the pan with the cheese sauce, then place in a 2 quart baking dish.

BAKE IN A 350° F OVEN FOR 35 MINUTES

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