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gouda mac and cheese with pumpkin

Gouda mac and cheese with pumpkin

This gouda mac and cheese with pumpkin will fulfill all your cheesy dreams with a hint of pumpkin. Perfect for an intro into fall!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 LB medium shell pasta
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • ½ 15 oz can of pumpkin
  • 1 c freshly grated gouda cheese
  • 1 c freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 c heavy cream
  • ¼ c whole milk or any milk
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pot or pan. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add in the pumpkin puree and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the cream, milk, and cheeses. Stir and bring to a low simmer.
  4. Strain the cooked pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
  5. Add in the pasta water to the sauce. Simmer for an additional minute. At this point the sauce should coat the back of a spoon. If it doesn't yet, try adding in another splash or heavy cream or tablespoon of pumpkin puree.
  6. Add in the cooked pasta and mix well.
  7. Serve with freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.