Name: Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dairy-free
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash ((peeled and chopped into 1" cubes)); 1 yellow onion ((diced)); 1 shallot ((diced)); 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper ((to taste)); gluten free pasta ((prepared))

Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Looks just like Mac and Cheese, but with the sweet and rich taste of butternut squash.

CourseMain Course, Side dishes, Snack
CuisineDairy-free, Egg-free, Fish-free, Gluten-free, Mustard-free, Peanut-free, Seafood-free, Sesame Seed-free, soy-free, Sulphite-free, Top 8 Allergen-free, Tree Nut-free, Wheat-free
Ingredient/MethodFreezer Friendly, Kid Friendly, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings	Prep Time
8	5minutes

Cook Time

20minutes

Servings	Prep Time
8	5minutes

Cook Time

20minutes

Ingredients

1 butternut squash(peeled and chopped into 1″ cubes)
1 yellow onion(diced)
1 shallot(diced)
2cups water
2tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper(to taste)
gluten free pasta(prepared)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat.
Saute the onions and shallots until translucent and fragrant.
Add the butternut squash and water to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until the butternut is fork tender.
Use a hand blender to blend butternut squash into a smooth and thick sauce. Add a little water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Toss gluten-free pasta in the sauce and serve while hot.

Recipe Notes

Freeze sauce in an airtight container. Defrost and warm up in a saucepan when ready to consume.

For step-by-step instructions on how to make Vegan Mac and Cheese view Cooking Tips: Vegan Mac and Cheese