EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE

This butternut squash mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy and has butternut squash blended in the sauce for added nutrition and flavor.

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Ingredients:

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It’s easy to make in under 30 minutes – you can even save time and energy by using frozen butternut squash (instead of peeling and cutting fresh squash).

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Begin this recipe by cooking the pasta in salted water, then drain it and set it aside but do not rinse.

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Next, add 2 tablespoons of butter, the butternut squash, onion and garlic to a large pot cover and cook over medium high heat until the squash is soft (about 10 minutes).

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Transfer the cooked butternut squash mixture to the container of a Vitamix, then add 1 cup milk and blend until smooth.

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EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE

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This butternut squash mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy and has butternut squash blended in the sauce for added nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients:

Pasta

Salted butter

Butternut squash

Garlic

Whole milk

Onion

All-purpose flour

Sea salt

Shredded cheese