Butternut Mac 'n Cheese (My Other Version)
- 16 ounces pasta (we like wagon wheel)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 14 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 12 cups frozen butternut squash puree
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 12 cups milk
- 13 cup ricotta cheese (both are tasty here!) or 13 cup cream cheese (both are tasty here!)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- cook pasta al dente, drain.
- melt butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute.
- add milk slowly, whisking constantly.
- add stock and spices.
- bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking until it starts to thicken.
- add squash puree
- stir in ricotta or cream cheese until smooth and melted.
- add cheddar cheese, turn off heat and stir until smooth.
- pour over pasta and pour it into a 13x9 or 3 qt casserole dish.
- sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
pasta, butter, flour, mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, puree, chicken stock, milk, ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/butternut-mac-n-cheese-my-other-version-439594 (may not work)