Best Seasonal Recipes, Winter

Butternut Squash and Leek Macaroni Cheese

March 9, 2013

This delicious take on the classic macaroni cheese was a hit with the family when I tried it and is well recommended. The squash and leek add extra sweetness and flavour (and healthiness) to the dish.

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 small butternut squash (or half a large one), peeled and sliced into medium sized cubes

2 small leeks or 1 large one, thoroughly cleaned and sliced thinly

400 g macaroni

2 tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds

40 g butter

40 g plain flour

425 ml milk

Wholegrain mustard or mustard powder

Lemon juice

110 g cheddar cheese

110 g breadcrumbs

Method

1. Place the cubes of squash on an oven tray, drizzle olive oil and cook in oven at 180 degrees C (170 fan oven)/GM 4 for about 25 minutes, till cooked through.

2. Cook the macaroni in boiling water till just cooked.

3. Make the leek and white sauce: melt the butter, cook the leeks for 5 minutes or so until soft, stir in the flour, stir in the milk and bring to the boil, stirring all the time to avoid lumps. Add mustard and lemon juice to taste (tip: if you think the sauce should be thinner you can add in a little of the pasta water)

4. Combine the macaroni, squash and sauce in an oven-proof dish and top with the breadcrumbs, grated cheese and tomato slices.

5. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes till nicely browned on top.

Enjoy!

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2 Comments

  • Reply Bex Lewis March 11, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Sounds nice, love a bit of MacCheese, but good to get some extra veggie in there!

    • Reply ruthvalerio March 11, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      yay, give it a go, it’s really delicious!

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