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This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese scented with savory sage is a cozy vegetarian meal or side, and the best make-ahead recipe.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cut into chunks

olive oil

salt and pepper

(1-lb) box cavatappi noodles

Tablespoons butter

onion, finely chopped

garlic, finely minced

sage leaves, finely chopped, plus more for garnish

Tablespoons flour

dry mustard

half-and-half

milk

cheddar cheese

Parmesan cheese

bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet...

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

Toss two-thirds of the squash with oil and...

Toss two-thirds of the squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, or until mostly done. The squash will continue to cook in the mac and cheese.

With the remaining squash, add to a microwave-safe...

With the remaining squash, add to a microwave-safe bowl with ⅓ cup water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes, or until very soft. Drain and mash with a fork.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

In a large saute pan, melt 2 Tablespoons...

In a large saute pan, melt 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sage leaves and cook for an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the remaining butter and let melt. Stir...

Add the remaining butter and let melt. Stir in flour and dry mustard. Stir for one minute, or until it forms a thick paste.

Pour in half-and-half and milk a little at...

Pour in half-and-half and milk a little at a time, whisking constantly. Cook until the sauce has come to a bubble and is thick. Remove from heat.

Add 2 cups cheddar and half of the...

Add 2 cups cheddar and half of the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.

Add the drained pasta, along with the roasted...

Add the drained pasta, along with the roasted and mashed squash to the sauce. Mix to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Pour into a 9x13 pan that has been...

Pour into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

To make the topping, melt butter in a...

To make the topping, melt butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook until toasted, about 3 minutes.

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the macaroni and...

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the macaroni and cheese. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling. Garnish with sage leaves. 

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This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a cozy and hearty vegetarian macaroni and cheese scented with savory sage. It’s a family-friendly meal perfect for any chilly fall evening or as a side to your Thanksgiving spread.

This is a great way to make a lot mac and cheese from Delish.com. 

Sheet-Pan Mac & Cheese

lb. elbow macaroni

c. (1 stick) butter

c. flour

c. milk

tbsp. sauce,

kosher salt

black pepper

c. shredded Cheddar

c. mozzarella

c. Parmesan

c. panko bread crumbs

c. extra-virgin olive oil

parsley,

Preheat oven to 375º. In a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. To pot, melt butter. Sprinkle over flour and cook until slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk and whisk until combined, then add hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Let thicken, about 5 minutes.

Remove pot from heat and whisk in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Stir in cooked macaroni and pour into large sheet pan.

In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, panko, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over mac. Bake until bubbly and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

Love making this! I prefer the taste after reheating a lot more than just right after baking though. Made this several times, it's amazing! Also, we used homemade breadcrumbs and they work well.

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For those of you who <3 the crunchy topping, this sheet-pan mac is heaven sent.

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