Creamy Stovetop Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

By laurenzembron

A childhood favorite gets a healthy makeover for Halloween with the addition of pumpkin puree.

Ingredients

• 8 oz uncooked whole wheat macaroni pasta
• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 2 oz (about 4 Tbsp) 1/3-less-fat neufchatel cream cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated colby jack cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from healthyfoodforliving.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, whisk together and heat pumpkin puree and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot.
Reduce stove heat to low. Whisk in cheeses until fully melted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir drained pasta into the pumpkin-cheese sauce and mix until thoroughly combined.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

302.5 calories, 15.6 grams fat, 10.7 grams saturated fat, 3.5 grams fiber, 4.7 grams sugar, 24.5 grams protein