Squashy Mac’n Cheese

Prep and Cook

• 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2
  In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.
• 3
  Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water and return to the pot.
• 4
  Melt butter in a saucepan.
• 5
  Mix in flour and stir for 2-3 minutes.
• 6
  Pour in milk, ½ cup at a time, whisking constantly.
• 7
  Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat and then continue to stir until sauce is thick and creamy.
• 8
  Remove pot from the heat and add sour cream, shredded cheese and salt and pepper.
• 9
  Combine pasta, squash and sauce, stirring to coat (or until squash is well hidden).
• 10
  Use pasta water to thin the sauce if necessary.
• 11
  Pour pasta into a 9” x 9” buttered casserole dish.
• 12
  Bake covered (with tin foil or lid) at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• 13
  Remove foil (or lid) and cook for another 10 minutes or until top is crispy and browned.