Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 40minutes
Total time is 55minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

10 Ingredients

Number of servings
4
  • 300grams butternut squash, frozen, peeled and diced
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
  • 2tablespoons flour
  • 3tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cups oat milk
  • 1 cube vegetable stock
  • 80grams vegan cheese, grated, divided
  • 300grams macaroni pasta, fresh, chopped

Nutrition per serving

2390 Kilojoules or 570 Calories
27% of daily energy intake*
Protein
17.3grams
Fat
17.7grams
Carbs
82.5grams
Sugars
5.8grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

This pasta bake is delicious, dairy free and veggie packed.
Instruction tip
Add a squeeze of lemon to the sauce to cut through the richness, if you like.

Method

Step 1 of 6

Place butternut squash and half the stock cube to a large pan of water and bring to the boil, cook for 8 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon, reserving the water.

Step 2 of 6

Pre heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Add the macaroni to the reserved water and boil for 8-10 minutes, then drain and add to a large baking dish.

Step 3 of 6

Add oil to a large frying pan over a medium high heat, cook the onions and garlic for 3 minutes until soft, add the flour and cook for a further minute.

Step 4 of 6

Whisk in the oat milk gradually, allowing it to thicken as it cooks, followed by the nutritional yeast, half the cheese and the remaining 1/2 stock cube, whisking until smooth. Add the butternut squash, cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 5 of 6

Place the sauce in a blender and blitz until smooth, pour over the pasta and mix well.

Step 6 of 6

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

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