Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese – Community Vitality & Health

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
• 12 fresh sage leaves (optional)
• 3 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound butternut squash (diced)
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 pound uncooked whole grain pasta (shells, spirals, etc. )
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• Salt and freshly-cracked black pepper (to taste)