Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Recipe by Laura (@eatslauram)

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This Butternut squash mac & cheese by @eatslauram just goes to show you that it's possible to make better for you versions of your favorite foods — while still making them animal-free! This recipe is cozy, comforting, and perfect as a side dish or a meal! Try it today, you'll never go back to boxed mac.

Prep Time

1h

Cook Time

30m

Servings

3-4

Key Benefits

VEGAN
FRIENDLY

NUT
FREE

HIGH
PROTEIN

LOW
SUGAR

Ingredients

1 cup Bored Cow Original

1 butternut squash

½ cup cashews (soaked overnight)

¼ cup nutritional yeast

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

½ cup vegan cheese

¼ cup pasta water

1 box pasta of choice

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Instructions

Cut squash in half.
Place squash halves face down on a baking tray.
Roast squash at 400 degrees for 1 hour.
While squash is roasting, prepare your pasta of choice.
In a blender, add squash, cashews, Bored Cow, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings.
Blend until smooth.
Pour blended mixture into a pan and bring to a simmer.
Add vegan cheese and mix until melted.
Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce.
Add in pasta water, until sauce is the desired consistency.
Enjoy!