How to Make Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese-- Dairy Best Comfort Foods

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a similar taste.

Cut the butternut squash in half and core out the seeds.

Place the squash cut-side down in a deep dish pan with half a cup of water.

Roast in the oven for about 45 minutes to an hour until soft.

Puree the roasted squash using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth.

Melt butter in a saucepan for the sauce.

Add garlic to the melted butter.

Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Add flour to the butter and seasonings to create a roux.

Gradually add milk to the roux, stirring until smooth and thickened.

Add cheddar cheese to the sauce and mix until melted and smooth.

Cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions and drain.

Combine the pasta with the cheese sauce and butternut squash puree.

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