Butternut Squash Mac 'N Cheese

• 0.5 pounds small pasta, such as gemelli or cavatappi
• 0.75 pounds butternut squash, cubed
• 6 ounces goat cheese (chevre)
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper
• thyme
• salt

1. Boil the squash for 10-15 minutes in water seasoned well with salt, red pepper flakes and thyme (dried or fresh).
2. Remove the squash when it comes apart easily with the back of a spoon, saving the water. Place the cooked squash in a food processor with both cheeses.
3. Examine the remaining water and add enough to cook your half-pound of pasta. Season accordingly with salt and add pasta to boiling water.
4. While the pasta is cooking, puree the squash and cheeses, seasoning to taste.
5. When the pasta is not quite al dente (as it will continue cooking with the cheese sauce), drain and return to the pot.
6. Add the cheese sauce and stir.

pasta, butternut squash, goat cheese, parmesan cheese, red pepper, salt, thyme, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/6914-butternut-squash-mac-n-cheese (may not work)