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Stovetop Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese

  • Servings:

    Serves 8 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    5 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    20 minutes

Ingredients

This family favorite comes together in under 30 minutes, only uses one pot and has added nutrition from pumpkin!
1 (16-oz.) box medium shells
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 (8-oz.) pkg shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cup whole milk
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Stovetop Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain
Return pasta pot back to stovetop and reduce heat to medium. Add the pumpkin puree, cheese, milk, garlic pepper, salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring continuously, until mixture begins to bubble and cheese is melted.
Pour in cooked pasta. Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to coat the shells. Turn off heat and cover. Let stand for another 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 8
Base Nutrients
Calories 374 kcal (19%)
Calories from Fat 108 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 12 g (18%)
Saturated Fat 7 g (35%)
Cholesterol 34 mg (11%)
Sodium 507 mg (21%)
Total Carbohydrates 49 g (16%)
Dietary Fiber 3 g (12%)
Protein 16 g (27%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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