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pumpkin mac-and-cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

The pumpkin gives this mac and cheese a great earthy flavor.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For pumpkin mac-and-cheese

  • 3 c
    penne pasta
  • 2 Tbsp
    unslated butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 2 c
    1% milk
  • 3/4 c
    canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 c
    reduced-fat shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 c
    shredded gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper

How To Make pumpkin mac-and-cheese

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375. Spray a 13" x 9" baking pan w/ cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed, drain.
  • 2
    In saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour. Slowly whisk in milk, cook until thickened. Add pumpkin puree and mix well. Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Add cheeses, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Combine sauce w/ pasta. Pour into pan. Bake, uncovered 25-30 mins, or until golden and bubbly.
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