How to Make Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather starts to cool down and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of mac and cheese to warm you up. And with fall being the season for all things pumpkin, why not combine the two for a delicious and hearty meal? This easy pumpkin mac and cheese recipe is the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and festive pumpkin flavor.

What's great about this recipe is that it's incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients tha...

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Ingredients

  • 13 ¼ ounces whole wheat spiral pasta
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups soy milk
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in whole wheat flour until combined. Stir in soy milk, pumpkin puree, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Drain pasta and mix into the sauce. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    703 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 438mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 93g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 465mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 507mg