Butternut squash can be the perfect addition to any soup, salad, casserole, or ... mac & cheese!
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add butternut squash. Cook until squash is softened and drain. Alternatively, microwave squash until softened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Prepare pasta according to box. Drain and set aside.
- Place squash and vegetable broth in food processor or blender. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Add water by ¼ teaspoon if mixture is too firm.
- Heat butter over medium-low heat until melted in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in garlic powder, milk and squash. Continue to whisk for another 1-2 minutes mixture thickens.
- Once thickened, add cheese and whisk until melted (about 5 minutes). Stir mixture into pasta.
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