Ingredients

1butternut squash,peeled, cubed

1medium white onion,quartered

½cupcashews,raw

¼cupnutritional yeast

1garlic clove

1tspdried rosemary

½tspnutmeg

2tbspolive oil

1tspmustard

1tbspsalt

2cupsvegetable stock

1lbelbow macaroni,cooked according to package instructions

1tbspfresh parsley,for garnish

Preparation

Cut off both ends of the butternut squash, then poke all over with a fork. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes.

Peel the skin off of the squash. Slice the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, then nd cut into 1-inch cubes to yield about 5 cups.

In a slow cooker, combine the squash, onion, cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, rosemary, nutmeg, olive oil, mustard, salt, and vegetable stock. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours, until the vegetables are soft enough to be easily mashed with a fork.

Transfer the squash mixture to a blender, or use an immersion blender, and puree for 5 minutes, until there are no chunks and the sauce develops a creamy texture.

Pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni, then stir well.

Serve garnished with parsley. Enjoy!