this smash is terrible!

Okay, so I hated squash as a kid. I have been trying to incorporate it into our diet. I recently tried a soup. I ended throwing it out. So....next recipe:

Quick and Creamy Mac and Cheese (from Pampered Chef 29 minutes until dinner vol 2)

16 oz uncooked medium shell pasta
1 pkg (12 oz) frozen butternut squash
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
2 cups shredded six-cheese Italian cheese blend
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cook past according to package directions. Drain and save 1/4 cup cooking water for later use (adds some starch for thickening.)

Place squash in saucepan and gradually add milk on medium heat, stiring constantly. Cook 3-4minutes until begins to simmer. Add cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Add nutmeg, salt and reserved water.

Add to cooked pasta. Mix to coat.

So....I tried this recipe tonight. I didn't tell anyone about the hidden ingredient. Greg liked it and didn't know that there was any squash added. I would have to say that the recipe was a little bland, but most homemade mac and cheese dinners are. I loved the idea of a healthier version of tradional comfort food. I would rate this recipe a 3 out of 5.