Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese - Download Recipe

Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings

• 1lb short pasta
• 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
• 1 3/4 cups 2% milk
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp freshly chopped thyme leaves
• Salt and Pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. Cook the pasta until almost done (al dente). Drain and set aside in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk the pumpkin and milk together until smooth.
4. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, thyme, and cheese. Pour the mixture into the bowl of pasta and mix together.
5. Now, move the pasta into a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle with parmesan. Bake for 15 minutes until the top is browned and the pasta is heated through.

Recipe derived from: thenaptimechef.com

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