Prep Time: 35 minutes
\nCook Time: 25 minutes
\nTotal time: 1 hour<\/p>\n
Servings: 4-6<\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1\/2 pound (8 ounces) elbow macaroni<\/em> Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. 10. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle more rosemary or parsley on top to garnish. Serve warm. Macaroni and cheese isn\u2019t usually thought of as a fall staple, but adding a winter vegetable like butternut squash can make it Thanksgiving table worthy. It gives the dish a rich, golden color, without the dehydrated (and slightly scary) neon yellow powder that comes with boxed mac \u2018n cheese. The squash contributes a slightly sweet… <\/p>\n
\n2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil<\/em>
\n3 tablespoons flour<\/em>
\n1\/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)<\/em>
\n2 cups milk<\/em>
\n1 can butternut squash pur\u00e9e (or 1\/2 medium butternut squash, cooked and mashed)<\/em>
\n1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped (optional)<\/em>
\nsalt and pepper<\/em>
\n2 cups shredded cheese (use any kind\/variety)<\/em>
\n1\/4 cup breadcrumbs<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
\n3. Melt coconut oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
\n4. Once melted, stir in flour and nutmeg and continue stirring for a few minutes.
\n5. Add in milk, turning heat to high and bringing to a boil while constantly stirring. Continue to boil until sauce has thickened.
\n6. Set heat to low and gently stir in the butternut squash pur\u00e9e.
\n7. Add in the rosemary and then take skillet off heat.
\n8. Combine sauce with cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
\n9. Grease a bread pan or casserole dish. Pour half of the noodles into the pan. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the noodles. Add the remaining noodles and top with the rest of the cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.<\/p>\n![\"2\"](\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2-300x200.jpg\")
\nYou can also use this recipe to make mac and cheese cupcakes. Or if you\u2019re looking for something quicker, try making mac \u2018n\u2019 cheese in a mug.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"