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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Add fall color and some vitamins to this cheesy family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pasta, cooked 
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 1/4 c low-fat milk
  • 4 Tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  3. Make a roux with butter and flour.
  4. Slowly add milk to roux. Add cheese and stir.
  5. Add pumpkin and Mustard. Stir until creamy.
  6. Add pasta to pot. Stir.

Makes 1 serving

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