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Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Kymberley @GfreeDeliciously
A creamy, healthy homemade Mac & Cheese that kids of all ages will love! Make this better-for-you macaroni and cheese dinner with a burst of Fall flavor using canned pumpkin puree and cheddar cheese for a bubbly good weeknight meal.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Dinner, Entrée, Lunch
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Calories
543
kcal
EQUIPMENT
Saucepan
Strainer
Can Opener
Grater
Utensils (Measuring cups and spoons, whisk, rubber spatula)
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INGREDIENTS
US Customary
Metric
1x
2x
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1
pound
gluten-free Rigatoni
or other gluten-free pasta
▢
2
tablespoons
Butter
▢
2
tablespoon
gluten-free All-Purpose Flour
▢
2
cups
Milk
2% or low-fat
▢
1
can
Pumpkin Puree
(15-ounce) about 2 cups
▢
2
cups
Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese
grated
▢
1
tablespoon
Garlic & Herb Blend
▢
½
teaspoon
Salt
▢
¼
teaspoon
Parmesan cheese
grated
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INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer (do not boil).
Whisk in pumpkin puree, cheddar cheese, and the garlic and herb blend. Stir frequently until the cheese is completely melted.
Gently fold in the cooked pasta — season with salt.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories:
543
kcal
Carbohydrates:
54.9
g
Protein:
22.4
g
Fat:
29.3
g
Saturated Fat:
16.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1.6
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.3
g
Trans Fat:
0.6
g
Cholesterol:
81.1
mg
Sodium:
731
mg
Potassium:
497.7
mg
Fiber:
5.5
g
Sugar:
10.5
g
Vitamin A:
1258.7
IU
Vitamin C:
9
mg
Vitamin D:
0.7
µg
Calcium:
589.5
mg
Iron:
2.4
mg
Keyword
cheese, Mac n' Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, pasta, pumpkin
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