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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
This
Pumpkin Mac And Cheese
is perfect for chilly nights. Made with creamy pumpkin sauce and topped scallions for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dishes
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
comfort food, Main Dish, pasta recipes, pumpkin recipes
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Alison McFadden
Ingredients
1
pound
pasta shells
2
tbsp
butter
1
(12oz.)
can of evaporated milk
1
(15oz.)
can of pumpkin purée
1
tbsp
dijon mustard
8
oz.
sharp cheddar cheese
grated
¾
cup
Parmesan cheese
grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Finely chopped scallions
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water with salt to a boil.
Add in the pasta and cook al dente.
Save one cup of pasta, drain and set aside.
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the evaporated milk and simmer.
Add in the pumpkin and mustard and stir. Add in the cheeses and stir till melted.
Mix together the cooked pasta and sauce until combined.
If it is too thick, add some of the leftover pasta water.
Season with salt and pepper and serve and top with chopped scallions!
Notes
Store leftovers in a airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.