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Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

October 16, 2016 by Tiffany Leave a Comment

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This creamy  Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too! 

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

Cooking with seasonal flavors is something I love because recipes taste new and exciting every time. Forget the regular boring mac & cheese. This one gets an Autumn makeover by adding yummy butternut squash, sage, and walnuts.

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

My 30-minute vegetarian dish is one that the flavor is sweet and savory at the same time. Unexpected to say the least. Not only is it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner idea, it’s also great for entertaining a large crowd. To do so, simply double or triple the recipe ingredients.

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

Every element of my Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese has a huge role in flavor and texture. The walnuts give it a much-needed crunch that pairs perfectly with the earthy flavor of sage.

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

The squash provides the softness and sweetness that contrasts with the cheesy sauce.

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

My older daughter is super picky when it comes to food, so my job is to get ultra creative in terms of color and overall appeal of the dish. She loved it as soon as she tried it.

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

No kid can say no to a colorful mac and cheese.

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

You can, of course, omit or substitute the ingredients to suit your taste buds. If you don’t have walnuts available, try some hazelnuts or cashews. For the butternut squash, you can use pumpkin or regular squash. If you’re not a huge fan of sage, swap it out for mint or rosemary.

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

Now, my Mac and cheese is not only delicious but organic too. I took a shortcut and bought Annie’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese. It’s tasty and is made with natural ingredients.

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

Here’s a video on how I made my Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese. You can clearly see that is so easy to make:

I hope you can try this delicious Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!
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Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
  • 1 box Mac & Cheese
  • 1/2 Butternut Squash peeled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup toasted walnuts chopped
  • 3 leaves sage chopped (more if you'd like)
  • 1 cup Pasta water see below in instructions
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • Salt + Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
  1. Boil water in a pot
  2. Cook the noodles for 8 minutes
  3. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking pasta water before draining
  4. In a large skillet heat the olive oil and butter on medium heat
  5. Add the diced butternut squash and cook until tender. About 5-6 minutes
  6. Add the sage and cook for 1-2 minutes
  7. Throw in the cooked noodles and mix well
  8. Add the milk and reserved pasta water
  9. Sprinkle the Mac & Cheese packet

  10. Add the frozen peas, lemon juice, cheese, and walnuts
  11. Mix well and serve!

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