Butternut Squash Mac n' Cheese

Name: Butternut Squash Mac n' Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups raw butternut squash (or squash of choice, 12 ounces of cooked squash); 3/4 cup milk of choice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon sage; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup shredded gouda (about 6 ounces); ½ cup shredded parmesan (about 3 ounces); 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar (about 3 ounces); 16 ounces rigatoni pasta; Salt & pepper to taste; Red pepper flakes for topping (optional); Chili oil for topping (optional)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

The world went NUTS for the Trader Joe's frozen version, but I just knew I could make it better. This recipe is cheesy, easy, delicious and perfect for fall.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:01:18 GMT