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    October 27, 2015

    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

    Our beloved mac and cheese is always a winning meal.  I make many versions now, but Pumpkin Mac and Cheese one is a favourite in our pasta roatation. Easy, quick and so very delicous!

    Pumpkin Mac' n Cheese

    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is a healthier variant, but wonderfully creamy and cheesy.  The sauce is smooth and rich but only seemingly so.  Garlic, thyme, smoked paprika add plenty of spice and flavour.  I love the pop of colour that spinach imparts while nutritionally enriching the dish.

    If you're looking for a quick, healthy, cosy meal, this is it!

    Pumpkin Mac' n Cheese

    Making the Pumpkin Man and Cheese

    • Toss the pumpkin, onions, garlic, red chilli, turmeric and thyme with olive oil. Spread out evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes at 200 C till the pumpkin is soft and cooked through.
    • In the meanwhile, cook the macaroni till al dente in plenty of salted water. Drain well. Save one cup of pasta water for later use.
    • Sauce - Blend together the roasted vegetables and coconut milk in your blender until smooth.
    • Pour out in a saucepan and season the sauce with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Let it come to a gentle boil.
    • Add the cooked pasta and spinach. Cook for a further 4-5 minutes. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of that pasta water you'd saved. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
    • Gently stir in the parmesan cheese and serve warm. Enjoy!

    Variations

    • I like to serve it with a bowl of sauteed vegetables on the side, sometimes with a piece of grilled chicken or if I'm feeling particularly indulgent, then some pan-fried sausages really take it to the top!
    • It's also easy to make vegan,  with vegan cheese.   It's just as good, I promise.
    • If you want a baked version, simply sprinkle some cheese and breadcrumbs on top and bake till golden and bubbly.

    One recipe, so many adaptations...take your pick and enjoy a delectable dinner. Eating well is indeed easy and amazingly delicious!

    Pumpkin Mac' n Cheese

    For more easy & delicious pasta recipes, check out:

    • Pasta in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
    • Apricot & Date Pasta
    • Cashew Roasted Red Pepper Pasta 

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    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

    If you're looking for a quick, healthy, cosy meal, this Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is it!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy cooking, easy pasta recipe, healthy pasta, mac and cheese, mac n cheese, pasta, pumpkin pasta
    Servings: 4 persons
    Calories:
    Author: Natasha Minocha

    Ingredients

    • 800 gms Pumpkin Diced
    • 2 Onions Diced
    • 8 cloves Garlic
    • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
    • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
    • 500 ml Coconut milk I used light
    • 500 gms Macaroni or any small pasta
    • 1 tsp Dried thyme
    • 1 Red chilli
    • 50 gms Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
    • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
    • 300 gms Spinach Chopped roughly
    • Salt & Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Pre heat the oven to 200C.
    • Toss the pumpkin, onions, garlic, red chilli, turmeric and thyme with olive oil. Spread out evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes, till the pumpkin is soft and cooked through.
    • In the meanwhile, cook the macaroni till al dente in plenty of salted water. Drain well. Save one cup of pasta water for later use.
    • For the sauce: Blend together the roasted vegetables and coconut milk in your blender until smooth.
    • Pour out in a saucepan and season the sauce with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Let it come to a gentle boil.
    • Add the cooked pasta and spinach. Cook for a further 4-5 minutes. If the sauce seems to thick, add some of that pasta water you'd saved. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
    • Gently stir in the parmesan cheese and serve warm. Enjoy!
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    Comments

    1. kanika kochhar says

      February 28, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      we are eating cholia rice with brocolli,mushrooms,tomatoes and onions tonight with bar -be -que chicken!
      And i lov this mac and cheese recipe -will feed the kids on this!

      Reply
      • natashaminocha says

        February 29, 2016 at 5:16 am

        Awesome! I hope you enjoyed the choliya rice. Do let me know how this mac 'n cheese worked out for you 🙂
        Love

        Reply
    2. kanika kochhar says

      February 28, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      broccoli i meant!!

      Reply
    3. Sonia Trakroo says

      January 22, 2018 at 7:16 am

      Did you use the White pumpkin or red
      ?

      Reply
      • natashaminocha says

        January 22, 2018 at 12:56 pm

        Hi Sonia! Red/ orange pumpkin 🙂

        Reply

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