BUTTERNUT SQUASH MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This recipe is from Rachael Ray's 365 No Repeats cookbook. I adapted it a teeny-tiny bit. I also like to cook up a hot dog, cut it up and put it in my bowl of mac and cheese!

Provided by Queen of Harts

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

coarse salt
1 lb macaroni
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 medium onion (you will grate it right into the pot)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) box frozen butternut squash, defrosted
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (not the kind in a can)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water,then add the pasta and cook al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. When the butter melts into the oil, add the thyme and grate the onion directly into the pot with a Microplane or grater. Cook the onions for a minute or two.
  • Add the flour and cook with the onions a minute or two more.
  • Whisk in the stock, then add the squash and cook until warmed through and smooth.
  • Stir in the cream and bring to a bubble.
  • Stir in the cheeses in a figure eight motion and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Taste to adjust seasonings.
  • Drain the cooked pasta well and combine with the sauce. Serve.

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