Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yields: 4 toddler servings

Cookware / Tools:

Ingredients:

  • 6oz elbow macaroni (or toddler-friendly pasta)
  • 1 cup butternut squash purée
  • ½ apple or applesauce, grated or finely diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
  • Pinch cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. In saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to form a roux.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth, simmer 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in butternut squash puree, apple, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and cinnamon.
  5. Combine with pasta.
  6. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top and serve warm.