scale 1x2x3x ingredients2 â tablespoons butterâ (or minced1 pound (about 4 cup s) diced butternut squash*1 1/2 cup s vegetable stockâ (or chicken stock)1 pound uncooked pastaâ (i used shells)2 cup s whole milk8 ounce s good-quality sharp cheddar cheese, shredded*fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper,