Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9" x 11" baking dish with oil and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add squash and cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the blender with the squash, add 1/2 cup vegetable broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then blend until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced shallots and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in remaining 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cheeses, then stir in pureed squash mixture.
- Mix pasta into sauce. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then broil 2-3 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden.
Notes
An all-time favorite for cozy fall dinners — creamy, cheesy, and packed with nutritious butternut squash.
