Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
This pumpkin macaroni and cheese is a healthy, kid-friendly meal that will add extra vegetables to your dinner table or lunch box.
Servings 8
Calories 291kcal
Cost $.68 per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces short whole wheat pasta
- 2 tbs butter
- 2 tbs white whole wheat flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a large cast iron skillet.
- Boil the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the skillet, melt the butter and add the flour. Whisk together over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Gradually add the milk to the butter and flour. Whisk for about 5 minutes over medium heat until it starts to thicken.
- Remove the pan from the stove and stir in the cheddar cheese, pumpkin puree, and salt. Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan.
- Cover the skillet with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for about 10 more minutes, until the top begins to brown.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7474IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 2mg
