elegant pumpkin mac & cheese

Name: Elegant pumpkin mac & cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each salt and white pepper; 1 cup(s) light cream; 1 cup(s) 2% milk; 1 cup(s) shredded fontina cheese; 1 - 15 oz can pumpkin puree; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh sage leaves, snipped; 1/2 cup(s) fresh parmesan cheese, from the deli, grated; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh crushed sage leaves; 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat bread crumbs, i bought 4c; 1/3 cup(s) finely chopped walnuts; 1-1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, use only the best. it makes a huge difference

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Jan 31, 2016

I was craving mac and cheese, but w/ a grown-up feeling to it. I noticed I had a left over can of pureed pumpkin from the holiday's, so this is what I came up with. Make sure to use the best of every ingredient, ie: best cheese, best oil, etc., because it really does make a difference in taste!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon each salt and white pepper
1 cup light cream
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 - 15 oz can pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, snipped
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, from the deli, grated
1/2 teaspoon fresh crushed sage leaves
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, i bought 4c
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1-1/2 tablespoon olive oil, use only the best. it makes a huge difference

How To Make elegant pumpkin mac & cheese

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole pan w/ cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed, drain, set aside. In lg saucepan, over medium heat, Melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and white pepper.

Step 2

Whisk in light cream and milk. Cook, stirring, until bubbly and thick. Stir in fontina and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese,pumpkin and 1 tbsp sage. Keep stirring until cheeses are melted. Spoon pasta into casserole pan. Stir cheese sauce into pasta. Mix until well incorporated.
Step 3

In medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, remaining parmesan cheese, walnuts and oil. Mix well. Sprinkle over pasta and sauce. Bake, uncovered for 30 mins. Sprinkle w/ remaining sage and serve.
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