Butternut Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 300g wholemeal macaroni
• 500g butternut, cubed
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 cup grated mature cheddar
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp mustard
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Salt & pepper

Method

1. 1

   Roast or steam the butternut until soft, then blend with the stock, milk, mustard and nutmeg.

2. 2

   Cook the macaroni per the packet.

3. 3

   Stir the butternut sauce and most of the cheese through the pasta.

4. 4

   Season, top with the rest of the cheese, and grill 5 minutes until bubbling.

Swaps & variations

• Cauliflower instead of butternut
• Add peas or spinach
• Wholegrain or lentil pasta

Storing & freezing

Fridge up to 3 days; freezes 2 months.