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Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy, comforting pasta dish with pumpkin and cheese, perfect for fall evenings.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound pasta shells or macaroni
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • to taste Salt
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Chives

  • for serving Finely chopped chives

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of water.
  • Melt butter in a skillet, add evaporated milk and simmer. Whisk in pumpkin, mustard, and nutmeg. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Season with salt.
  • Combine pasta with sauce, adding reserved water if needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately, topped with chopped chives if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional cheese or chives before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, Pasta, pumpkin