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Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

This creamy Mac And Cheese recipe is inspired by fall featuring butternut squash, peas, sage, and walnuts. The perfect easy 30-minute weeknight dinner idea. Vegetarian too!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 445 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box Mac & Cheese
  • 1/2 butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup toasted walnuts chopped
  • 3 leaves sage chopped (more if you'd like)
  • 1 cup pasta water see below in instructions
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • salt + pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

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  1. Boil water in a pot
  2. Cook the noodles for 8 minutes
  3. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking pasta water before draining
  4. In a large skillet heat the olive oil and butter on medium heat
  5. Add the diced butternut squash and cook until tender. About 5-6 minutes
  6. Add the sage and cook for 1-2 minutes
  7. Throw in the cooked noodles and mix well
  8. Add the milk and reserved pasta water
  9. Sprinkle the Mac & Cheese packet
  10. Add the frozen peas, lemon juice, cheese, and walnuts
  11. Mix well and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 445kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 528mg (22%) Potassium 622mg (18%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 10.334IU (0%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 239mg (24%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 445

% Daily Value*

Calories 445kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 528mg 22%
Potassium 622mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 10.334IU 0%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 239mg 24%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.