# Seasonal Squash Pastas This Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe Contains Autumnal Butternut Squash By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-mac-and-cheese References: [shelikesfood](http://www.shelikesfood.com/1/post/2015/10/vegan-butternut-squash-mac-n-cheese-with-crispy-sage-breadcrumbs.html) This autumnal recipe for vegan mac and cheese incorporates seasonal ingredients for people who do not eat any animal by-products. Created by Isadora at the blog She Likes Food, the butternut squash macaroni dish is topped with crispy sage breadcrumbs. The pasta entree makes a delicious fall dinner or lunch you can enjoy all season long. Described as sweet and comforting, the vegan butternut squash macaroni and cheese is also gluten-free, so it's perfect for people with food allergies too. If you want to enjoy this vegan mac and cheese at home, you will need tasty ingredients such as butternut squash, garlic, [nutritional yeast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplyv-parmvegan), paprika, ground nutmeg, unsweetened almond milk, [gluten-free breadcrumbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-product) and sage leaves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Recipes:** The rising popularity of vegan diets creates opportunities for innovative plant-based recipes like seasonal squash pastas. - **Gluten-free Options:** The increasing demand for gluten-free foods presents opportunities for creating delicious and allergen-friendly dishes, such as vegan mac and cheese with gluten-free pasta. - **Seasonal Ingredients:** The emphasis on using seasonal ingredients in recipes provides opportunities for chefs and food bloggers to create unique and flavorful dishes like autumnal butternut squash mac and cheese. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to cater to the growing demand for vegan and gluten-free options, offering delicious alternatives like seasonal squash pastas. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the popularity of vegan and gluten-free diets by developing and promoting products and services that support these dietary choices. - **Food Blogging:** The food blogging industry can tap into the interest in seasonal ingredients and create engaging content around innovative recipes like vegan butternut squash mac and cheese. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Vegan-Friendly Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese6.md) - [Vegetarian Squash Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-italian-lasagna.md) - [Vegan Mac and Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft.md) - [Gourmet Dairy-Free Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-deluxe-mac-cheeze.md) - [Seasonal Butternut Squash Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-ravioli.md) - [Grown-Up Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Alternative Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-heaven.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Macaroni Meal Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-notmac-cheese-cups.md) - [Autumnal Vegetarian Gratins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-vegetable-white-bean-gratin.md)