Description
One Pot Stove-Top Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for fall. This easy recipe combines pasta, pumpkin, and cheese for a flavorful one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or your choice of pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: Extra cheese, breadcrumbs, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the uncooked pasta and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir the pasta occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Cook for about 7-10 minutes or until al dente.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the milk while stirring, then mix in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried sage, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
- Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for another 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste the mac and cheese and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spices as preferred.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute before serving for the sauce to thicken slightly.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or half-and-half.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Consider adding toppings like breadcrumbs or fresh herbs for added texture and flavor.
- This dish is vegetarian-friendly.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 18g
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