PUMPKIN MAC AND CHEESE

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This pumpkin mac and cheese is cozy, creamy, and comforting! It blends the cheesy goodness of classic mac and cheese with the savory flavor of pumpkin.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mac and cheese pumpkin, pumpkin mac and cheese, pumpkin mac and cheese recipe, pumpkin macaroni and cheese

Servings: servings

Ingredients

12 ounces dried pasta of choice
1, 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree
1/4 cup cheddar cheese powder
1 ounce crumbled light feta cheese
2 ounces shredded light cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk works well)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Cook the dried pasta according to the package directions. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree, powdered cheddar cheese, light cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, pumpkin spice (or nutmeg), salt, and pepper. Crumble the feta cheese into the sauce and stir gently to combine.
Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is combined into a smooth sauce. For an even smoother consistency, use an immersion blender or regular blender to blend the sauce.
Mix the cooked pasta into the pumpkin mac and cheese sauce until well coated. Serve it warm and enjoy!

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Notes

Crumble The Feta: Finely crumble the feta so it easily combines in the sauce. Or, if you don’t want to mix the feta into the sauce, you can crumble it over top before serving.
Ultra-Smooth Sauce: You can use an immersion blender or a regular blender to make your pumpkin cheese sauce extra creamy before stirring in the pasta. Blending the sauce is a simple and effective way to ensure the feta cheese is incorporated smoothly.
Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more milk to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Gluten-Free Option: You can make this recipe gluten-free by using your gluten-free pasta of choice or a gluten-free pasta alternative such as zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

WW Points™: 8 points per serving; The WW points are based on using Fiber Gourmet light elbow macaroni and will vary depending on the pasta you use.

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