Easy 30-Minute Stovetop Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
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5
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy 30-Minute Stovetop Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
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🎃🧀😋 The pumpkin flavor is subtle compared to the super CHEESY and creamy factor!! The pumpkin boosts the cheesiness to a whole new level everyone loves!!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta shells cooked according to package directions, medium-sized
- ¼ cup butter 1/2 of 1 stick, unsalted
- all-purpose flour scant 1/4 cup
- 2 cups cashew milk unsweetened, brand Silk
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling, canned
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese about 6 ounces; extra-sharp; grated; grate your own preferred over pre-grated
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese about 2 ounces; finely grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set pasta.
- To a large skillet, add the butter and heat over medium heat to melt.
- Add the flour and whisk constantly until the mixture turns light brown and has bubbled for about 1 minute. Cook long enough to cook off the raw flour taste, but not so long it gets overly browned.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly, making sure to smooth out any possible clumps that formed.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, optional dry mustard, optional nutmeg, and whisk to incorporate.
- Add the pumpkin puree and whisk to incorporate.
- Add the cheddar, parmesan, and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Add the pasta and stir to evenly coat. Depending on preference, if macaroni and cheese is on the thicker side, add a splash of milk or water to thin out to taste. I haven’t needed to do this, but it’s an option in case.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage: Recipe is best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 4 months. Reheat very gently prior to serving leftovers so cheese doesn’t separate.
- Adapted from Easy 30-Minute Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
362mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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