Toddler Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry Catelli Protein+ macaroni (or other small pasta)

• 1 cup peeled, cubed frozen butternut squash

• 2 tbsp butter

• ¼ cup whole milk

• ½ cup finely shredded cheddar

• Optional: ¼ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the butternut squash until very soft, about 10–15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve a splash of pasta water before draining.

3. Blend the cooked squash, butter, and milk until completely smooth in a blender or magic bullet.

4. Pour into sauce pan. Stir in the cheddar until melted. Add the garlic powder if using.

5. Toss with the cooked pasta. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little reserved pasta water or milk until creamy.