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Pick up a pumpkin

Pumpkin mac 'n' cheese

You can use any variety of pumpkin or squash for this recipe.

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 55 mins

VEGETARIAN

1kg pumpkin, peeled and cut into 3cm pieces
 2 tbsp olive oil
 350g macaroni or other small pasta shape
 50g unsalted butter
 50g plain flour
 500ml whole milk
 1 tsp English mustard
 200g mature cheddar, grated
 100g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
 green salad, to serve

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Tip the butternut squash into a bowl, pour in the olive oil, season and toss well. Put on a baking tray

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