Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat off and leave to infuse. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes.
This butternut squash mac and cheese is great for batch cooking ... until piping hot (see Recipe Tip). Serve with gluten-free garlic bread, if using. Cool any leftovers, then spoon single portion ...