Yes! Once you’ve cooked the onion and garlic, add the butternut squash, lentils, broth, thyme and bay leaves to the sauce pan. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until butternut squash is soft enough to be pierced with a fork. Puree using an immersion blender or regular blender. Stir in the cheese, milk and salt and pepper, to taste. Taste and adjust, adding in extra cheese, milk or seasoning if desired. Meanwhile, in a separate sauce pan, prepare pasta according to package directions to make them al dente. Add sauce to the pasta and toss to coat for easy stovetop mac.