Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
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Recipe Intro From chefmarinie
Honestly, I can’t even describe to you how DELICIOUS and EASY this pumpkin Mac n cheese is to make the perfect FALL DINNER!
It is the epitome of comfort food and if you’re short on time, it only takes 30 minutes to make
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ingredients
- Water, for boiling
- 500 grams macaroni
- 150 grams mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 150 grams Red Leicester cheese, grated
- Knob of butter
- 50 grams plain flour
- 400 ml milk
- 1 heaping teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 200 grams pumpkin purée
- Salt, to taste
Method
Step 1
Boil the pasta in salty water for 5-6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
To a hot pan, add butter and leave to melt. Then add the flour and pour the milk. Whisk continuously over a low heat until a bechamel sauce forms.
Step 3
Add the seasonings, two thirds of the grated cheeses and pumpkin purée to the pan. Place back on the heat and mix until melted.
Step 4
Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and mix until well combined. In an oven safe dish, add the Mac n cheese, top with the rest of the grated cheese and bake at 160 degrees Celsius fan for 15 minutes.