Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This easy version of mac and cheese is made with whole wheat pasta and gets a nutrition boost from pumpkin puree too.

Ingredients

13 1/4 ounces whole wheat spiral pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups soy milk
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in whole wheat flour until combined. Stir in soy milk, pumpkin puree, and Cheddar cheese.
3 Drain pasta and mix into the sauce. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.