Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Name: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil); 12 fresh sage leaves (optional); 3 large cloves garlic (minced); 1 pound (about 4 cups) diced butternut squash*; 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock); 1 pound uncooked pasta (I used shells); 2 cups whole milk; 8 ounces good-quality sharp cheddar cheese (shredded*); fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:5min

This healthier Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe is made with lots of good-for-you squash, it's easy to make in just 30 minutes, and it's SO cozy and creamy and delicious. See notes above for possible ingredient add-ins.

Updated at: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:06:22 GMT