Ingredients

  • 1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 lb./675 g), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese, divided
  • 1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh sage

Method

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Spread squash onto one side of parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min.
  • or until tender, spreading bacon onto other side of baking sheet after 5 min.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
  • Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min.
  • Whisk in flour; cook and stir 1 min.
  • Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 3 to 5 min.
  • or until thickened.
  • Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheese and 3 Tbsp.
  • Parmesan; cook and stir 1 to 2 min.
  • or until shredded cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Drain bacon on paper towels; drain pasta in colander.
  • Add both to cheese sauce along with the squash and sage; mix well.
  • Spoon into 1.5-L casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake 20 min.
  • or until heated through.