Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Delight in this creamy butternut squash mac and cheese recipe that’s quick and healthy! Try it today for a cozy meal your family will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 sage leaves
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 thyme sprigs
- 1 medium butternut squash, diced
- 1 lb shells pasta
- 1.5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water and cook diced butternut squash until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Cook shells pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté sage leaves, shallots (or onion), garlic, and thyme until fragrant.
- Add cooked butternut squash to the skillet along with vegetable stock and milk; stir well.
- Gradually whisk in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in cooked pasta until evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
- Serve hot as a main course or side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg