Vegan Butternut Squash Mac N Cheese

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥?⁣
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For me it is SQUASH!⁣
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Squash is fantastic for so many reasons!⁣
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1. It is inexpensive – if you are on a budget squash is for you! It is everywhere right now!⁣
2. There are so many different types of squash! Acorn Squash, Butternut squash, spaghetti squash – the list goes on!⁣
3. Squash is healthy – filled with complex carbohydrates and nutrients squash will help keep you full. ⁣
4. Squash is versatile – you can add it to so many things – desserts, appetizers, mains… you name it!⁣
5. Of course squash is delicious ⁣
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   So as I share my love affair with squash with you I hope you fall in love with squash as I have!⁣
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   𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐜 𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐲 😊⁣
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   𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ⁣
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   1/2 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and chopped⁣
   1 tablespoon olive oil⁣
   Kosher salt and pepper⁣
   1/2 pound elbow macaroni⁣
   2 1/2 cups oat milk divided⁣
   2 tablespoons vegan butter ( I love Becel)⁣
   3 tablespoons flour⁣
   1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg⁣
   1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary⁣
   2 cups shredded vegan cheese ( I used shredded cheddar)⁣
   3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs⁣
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   𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ⁣
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6. Drizzle chopped squash with oil and bake for 30 minutes until tender. ⁣
7. Meanwhile, cook your pasta and set aside⁣
8. When squash is done puree with ½ cup oat milk until smooth. ⁣
9. In a large skillet at vegan butter and flour, Whisk until flour starts to smell browned. ⁣
10. Add 2 cps oat milk and whisk mixture smooth. ⁣
11. Whisk until the milk starts to get thick. Mix in pureed butternut squash mixture. ⁣
12. Add cooked macaroni and make sure you coat them well. ⁣
13. Grease a medium sized casserole dish, pour noodle/squash mixture into a pan. ⁣
14. Top with shredded vegan cheese and bread crumps. ⁣
15. Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbling!⁣
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    𝗪𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝!⁣
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    𝘛𝘢𝘨 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦!⁣
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