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6Feb/130

Fall Pasta Dishes

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I've been playing with combining squash and pasta for comforting Fall/Winter dishes.  Like last weeks White Lasagna or the Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells from the beginning of the month.  And now I have a few more, starting with this Butternut Squash and Leek Pasta Sauce.

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This is simple and delicious - pureed squash, leeks, garlic, butter, sage, and Parmesan form a rich and creamy sauce to perfectly coat spaghetti.

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Next up is Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese with Amaretti Crumbles.

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Roasted pumpkin combined with noodles, cheesy bechamel, and sage.

SAM_2908'Then topped with delicious almond cookies and baked.  Yum!  So comforting in cold weather.

23Apr/120

Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

Who doesn't love macaroni and cheese?  Seriously.  Because I do.  I even love the kind from the box, powdered cheese and all (I know it's wrong, don't hate me).  Growing up, Hamburger Helper was a special treat that we would get really excited for - so when I found this recipe for a homemade version, I couldn't wait to try it.