Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Name: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) bag elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked and drained); 1/2 cup water; 1 cup roasted butternut squash; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; Salt and pepper (to taste)

3 steps

This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe is dairy-free and delicious! It's creamy and comforting, plus plant-based and healthy.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:46:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories1773.4 kcal (89%)

Total Fat37.7 g (54%)

Carbs300.2 g (115%)

Sugars16.2 g (18%)

Protein61.7 g (123%)

Sodium886.3 mg (44%)

Fiber18.6 g (66%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 x 12 ounceelbow macaroni

½ cupraw cashews

soaked and drained

½ cupwater

1 cupbutternut squash

roasted

1 tablespoonnutritional yeast

1 tablespoonlemon juice

1 teaspoondijon mustard

½ teaspoononion powder

½ teaspoongarlic powder

¼ teaspoonpaprika

⅛ teaspoonturmeric

Instructions

Step 1

Cook macaroni noodles al dente, according to package instructions. Once cooked, reserve at least 1/2 cup pasta water then strain. Pour noodles back into the pot and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in in a blender or food processor, blend cashews and water until combined. Add in roasted butternut squash and remaining ingredients. Blend again, until completely smooth.

Step 3

Add the butternut squash sauce to pot with cooked pasta and stir to coat. Add reserved pasta water while stirring, until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!

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