Savory Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 240.6
  • Total Fat: 7.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 25.5 mg
  • Sodium: 195.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 13.7 g

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    8 oz. uncooked whole wheat pasta
    1 cup pumpkin puree
    1 cup skim milk
    2 oz. Neufchatel cheese
    4 oz. 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
    2 oz. grated Gruyere or Monterey Jack cheese
    1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
    1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne
    1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions

Cook pasta.
Combine pumpkin and milk in saucepan, and whisk over medium heat until hot. Reduce heat and whisk in cheeses until melted.
Add spices and cooked pasta.
Remove from heat and allow to thicken (if necessary).
Optional - serve with additional nutmeg

Serving Size: Serves 6

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLAZING_SPIRIT.