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Low Calorie Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
350
A healthier twist on classic comfort food, this pumpkin mac and cheese is creamy, flavorful, and low in calories.
Ingredients
Pumpkin
2
cups
pumpkin puree
1
garlic clove
garlic (minced)
0.5
teaspoon
salt (plus more if desired)
1
cup
unsweetened almond milk
1
cup
low fat sharp cheddar cheese shredded
8
oz
Banza Protein Pasta (or regular elbow macaroni)
2
tablespoons
shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
1
teaspoon
Italian Seasoning (optional)
Instructions
Combine pumpkin, garlic, salt, and almond milk in a large pot and simmer.
Add cheese and cook until melted.
Cook pasta separately according to package instructions.
Mix cooked pasta into the pumpkin cheese sauce.
Add optional toppings and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian seasoning or parmesan cheese.
Calories:
350
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
healthy, Pasta, pumpkin