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Pumpkin Sage Mac and Cheese
Velvety pumpkin cheese sauce with crisp sage breadcrumbs.
Vegetarian
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Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Velvety pumpkin cheese sauce with crisp sage breadcrumbs. Built around everyday ingredients and a clear method, this vegetarian recipe delivers strong flavour without unnecessary complication.
Method
- Cook macaroni 2 minutes short of packet time.
- Melt butter, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk; cook until thick.
- Whisk in pumpkin, cheddar, mustard and nutmeg.
- Combine with pasta and place in a baking dish.
- Mix crumbs with sage and a little oil; scatter over and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.
💡 VeggieTip notes
- Do not use sweetened pumpkin pie filling.
- Add steamed broccoli to make it a complete meal.
Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
548kcal
23g protein
71g carbs
20g fat
7g fibre
Values are estimates and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
Tags: mac and cheese pumpkin pasta family