Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

macaroni such as cassarecci, strozzopretti or ziti with lines

2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves

garlic, finely chopped

2 tbsp

fresh thyme, finely chopped or 2 tsp dried thyme

3 tbsp

butter

3 tbsp

all-purpose four

1 cup

chicken stock

1 1/2 cups

whole milk

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutmeg, grated

box frozen butternut squash, defrosted

few dashes hot sauce

1 cup

grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

2 cups

extra-sharp yellow Cheddar

1 handful

fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

1 tsp

sweet paprika