Vegetarian

PUMPKIN MAC and CHEESE is for Dinner.

PUMPKIN MAC and CHEESE takes 30 minutes to prepare.

PUMPKIN MAC and CHEESE takes 30 minutes to cook.

PUMPKIN MAC and CHEESE makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for PUMPKIN MAC and CHEESE are:

2 cups whole wheat dried elbow macaroni (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 15 ounce can pumpkin
1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf sage, crushed
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Here is how you make PUMPKIN MAC and CHEESE:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta in a large pot following package directions. Drain cooked pasta, then return to pot.2. For cheese sauce, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add whipping cream and milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese, pumpkin, and sage until cheese is melted. Stir cheese sauce into pasta to coat. Transfer macaroni and cheese to an ungreased 2-quart rectangular baking dish.3. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, walnuts, and oil; sprinkle over pasta. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with sage leaves.Serving Size:?8 3/4C servings

The nutritional information for PUMPKIN MAC and CHEESE is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 364.8

• Total Fat: 19.9 g
• Cholesterol: 62.3 mg
• Sodium: 227.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
• Protein: 12.7 g

The dietary needs meet for PUMPKIN MAC and CHEESE is Vegetarian