Name: White Cheddar Mac N' Cheese with Squash and Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 1 large kabocha squash (butternut would be good too!); salt and pepper; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts + extra for topping; 1 lb. whole wheat rotini (or elbow macaroni for more traditional mac n' cheese); 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1-2 tablespoons butter; 3 ounces light cream cheese; 1-2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese