{"id":8217,"date":"2021-06-01T14:59:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T20:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/?post_type=recipes&p=8217"},"modified":"2021-12-02T11:36:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:36:16","slug":"butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/recipes\/butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n
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Try this healthier version of macaroni and cheese, it'll help satisfy your comfort food cravings.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Total Time<\/span>45 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Main Course, Side Dish<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>8<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>
  • 2<\/span> Tablespoons<\/span> olive oil<\/span> or butter<\/span><\/li>
  • 12<\/span> fresh sage leaves<\/span> optional<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> large<\/span> cloves garlic<\/span> minced<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> pound<\/span> butternut squash <\/span> diced<\/span><\/li>
  • 1 1\/2<\/span> cups<\/span> vegetable stock<\/span> or chicken stock<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> pound<\/span> uncooked whole grain pasta<\/span> shells, spirals, etc. <\/span><\/li>
  • 2 <\/span> cups<\/span> low-fat milk<\/span><\/li>
  • 8 <\/span> ounces<\/span> sharp cheddar cheese<\/span> shredded<\/span><\/li>
  • Salt and freshly-cracked black pepper<\/span> to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

    Instructions<\/h3>
    • Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Scrub the squash with a clean vegetable brush under running water. Peel, seed, and dice the squash; set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Heat oil in a separate saut\u00e9 pan,\u00a0add the sage leaves (if using) and saut\u00e9 for 1-2 minutes until crispy.\u00a0 Transfer the sage leaves to a separate plate; set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add garlic to the pan and saut\u00e9 for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.\u00a0Then add the butternut squash and stock; stir to combine.\u00a0Continue cooking until the stock reaches a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender and mashes easily with a fork.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Transfer squash mixture to a blender.\u00a0Add in milk and stir the mixture.\u00a0Then very carefully pulse the mixture until smooth, releasing air pressure as needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.\u00a0 Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water for later.\u00a0Drain the pasta.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Return butternut squash mixture back to saut\u00e9 pan over medium-high heat.\u00a0Add in cheese, and stir until it has melted into the sauce.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Taste and season sauce with salt and pepper as needed.\u00a0 <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Once pasta is drained, return it to the stockpot.\u00a0Pour the butternut cheese sauce on top of the pasta, and toss to combine.\u00a0If the sauce is too thick, add in some of the hot starchy pasta water to thin it out.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Serve warm, and garnish with crispy sage leaves if desired.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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