Bulk Barn - Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen butternut squash cubes
• 4 Tbsp. salted butter
• 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided (from Bulk Barn)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (from Bulk Barn)
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder (from Bulk Barn)
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (from Bulk Barn)
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• Half a cup of shredded cheddar (Maybe a little extra to sprinkle on top if desired)
• Half a cup of cottage cheese
• 1 lb. orecchiette pasta (from Bulk Barn)