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Makes about 4 cups

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the onion over medium high heat. Cook it through, but don’t get any colour on it. Add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Always stirring, gradually add the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Simmer until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

• 1 pkg (454g) LM Meat honey garlic sausages/, meat removed from casings, casings discarded
• 1 cup finely diced white onion
• 2 tbsp Ontario unsalted butter
• 3 cups (about 1 pound) diced, peeled butternut squash
• 1 tsp picked thyme leaves
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 2+3 cups grated aged Ontario Cheddar
• 1 pound dry macaroni
• 4 cups béchamel sauce
• 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Heat a large, non-stick skilletover medium heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook until evenly brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place the sausage mixture into a large bowl.

Step 3

Return the skillet to the stove, lower heat to medium-low and add the 2 tablespoons of butter, butternut squash, thyme and chili flakes. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring together until squash is fork tender. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add squash to the sausage mixture.

Step 4

In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 litres of salted water. Add the macaroni and cook for about 6 minutes, until very al dente. Drain in a colander.

Step 5

Return pasta to the pot and pour in béchamel sauce. Using a wooden spoon, mix well until all the pasta is coated with the sauce. Add 2 cups of the grated Cheddar and stir together until the cheese has melted.

Step 6

Add the sausage mixture, butternut squash and parsley. Pour the pasta into a 9-by-13 inch baking dish and smooth out top and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until bubbling and the top is golden brown.