One-Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
8
Points®
Total Time
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Canned pumpkin plays two key roles in this easy stovetop mac and cheese: It creates a super-creamy texture for the sauce, and its orange color makes you perceive the dish as cheesier than it actually is. Make sure to include the dry mustard; its tangy, pungent flavor amplifies the impact of the cheddar. We go with old-school elbow macaroni, but you can use any short, tube-shaped pasta you like; cavatappi or penne would be great here, too. Swap in brown rice elbows for a gluten-free option.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Garlic
3 clove(s), minced
Low sodium vegetable broth
2 cup(s)
1% low fat milk
1 cup(s)
Kosher salt
1 tsp
Dry mustard
1 tsp
Uncooked elbow macaroni
10 oz
Canned pumpkin puree
15 oz
Reduced fat cheddar cheese
¾ cup(s), shredded, sharp variety