Description
A festive and creamy autumn pasta dish combining savory pumpkin puree and sharp cheddar cheese with spooky-shaped noodles for a themed Halloween dinner.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz spooky-shaped pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spooky pasta for one minute less than the package directions.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw flavor.
- Whisk in the whole milk and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the ground nutmeg and smoked paprika, then season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and add the grated cheddar cheese in small batches, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Drain the pasta and fold it into the cheese sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American