One Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
This creamy pumpkin mac and cheese is an easy and satisfying vegetarian one pot dinner that's packed with autumnal flavour!
Allergens: 🧀 Dairy 🍞 Gluten
(please double check all allergens before eating)
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 694kcal
🖨 Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or sage
- 450 g (~ 1 lb / ~ 3 cups) uncooked macaroni
- 1 can (425 g / 15 oz / ~ 1 3/4 cups) plain unsweetened pumpkin
- 625 ml (~ 2 1/2 cups) milk
- 500 ml (~ 2 cups) vegetable stock
- 300 g mature cheddar cheese, grated (~ 3 cups when grated)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste.
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot, and add the minced garlic, smoked paprika and dried thyme. Cook for a couple of minutes over a medium heat, until fragrant.
- Add the next 4 ingredients (uncooked pasta, canned pumpkin, milk, vegetable stock), and mix well to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring regularly to stop the pasta from sticking.
- Cook over a medium heat, stirring regularly to prevent sticking, until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Turn the heat down low, and add the grated cheese. Mix to combine, and allow the cheese to melt into the sauce. Season to taste with salt and black pepper (I like lots of pepper!). If you like, you can sprinkle a little extra cheese on top, and allow it to melt (or even place it under the grill / broiler for a minute or two) to create an extra little cheesy topping. I also garnished with some semi-dried parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat any leftovers thoroughly before serving, either in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop. If the leftovers feel a little dry, you can revive them with an extra splash of milk or water.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 694
Calories from Fat 239
% Daily Value*
Fat 26.5g41%
Saturated Fat 16.1g81%
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 442mg18%
Potassium 526mg15%
Carbohydrates 82.2g27%
Fiber 5.6g22%
Sugar 11.2g12%
Protein 32g64%
Calcium 631mg63%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.