Name: One Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat pasta macaroni (fusilli, shells, penne, etc. ); 4 cups water; 3 cloves garlic (grated); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Pinch red pepper flakes; Pinch nutmeg; 1 head cauliflower (cut into small florets or 4 cups frozen); 1 cup pumpkin puree; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

One Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

This recipe is here to replace that box with the packet of orange powder, whether you keep only for emergencies or serve regularly, it is time to change up your source of orange. This one pot recipe can be whipped up with pantry and freezer staples, using only one pot, no strainer and ready in under 20 minutes. Bonus, you will get loads of vitamin A from this mac.

One Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Calories 459kcal

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Servings

Ingredients

12 ounces whole wheat pasta macaroni fusilli, shells, penne, etc.
4 cups water
3 cloves garlic grated
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Pinch red pepper flakes
Pinch nutmeg
1 head cauliflower cut into small florets or 4 cups frozen
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the dried pasta in a 3-quart straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven.
Add the water, garlic, butter, 2 teaspoons salt, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, and a generous amount of black pepper, and bring to a full rolling boil uncovered over high heat.
Using tongs or a wooden spoon, stir and turn the pasta frequently to prevent sticking.
Cook until al dente*, approximately 9 to 10 minutes. Reduce flame to medium-low.
Add the cauliflower, pumpkin purée, and Parmesan, and stir and toss until smooth and creamy and very hot.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with extra nutmeg.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

One Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Amount per Serving

Calories

459

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

0.2

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

1492

Potassium

773

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

9816

196

Vitamin C

Calcium

206

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

* “al dente” is Italian for “to the teeth” and it refers to pasta that is cooked just long enough that it is neither crunchy nor too soft, and its texture appeals to the teeth.