Entrees

Pumpkin and Smoked Cheddar Pasta

Name: Pumpkin and Smoked Cheddar Pasta
Ingredients: 1 pound cavatappi pasta; 1 tablespoon sea salt; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups reduced-fat milk; 1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée; 2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; Garnish: smoked paprika

Pumpkin and Smoked Cheddar Pasta offers the flavors of fall in a comforting recipe that’s ideal as a side dish or a simple weeknight meal.

Pumpkin and Smoked Cheddar Pasta

MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 pound cavatappi pasta
1 tablespoon sea salt
¼ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups reduced-fat milk
1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish: smoked paprika

Method

In a large stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions, adding sea salt; drain.
In a medium stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until thickened. Add milk, stirring until slightly thickened. Add pumpkin, cheese, salt, and pepper, whisking until cheese is melted. Pour pumpkin mixture over pasta, and stir until evenly coated. Garnish with paprika, if desired.

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