Pumpkin Kale Mac and Cheese

October 18, 2014

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Cheesy pasta shells coated with rich, slightly sweet pumpkin puree, bite size kale, and just a kick of garlic. Fall meets comfort food in this deliciously creamy pumpkin kale mac and cheese.

2 cups dry pasta (shells, penne, elbows, rotini)

Water

1 ½ cups milk (2% or whole), more as needed

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2/3 cup pumpkin puree

2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, more to taste

½ cup kale, torn into bite size pieces

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste

Boil water in a medium sized pot. Once the water comes to a boil, pour in the pasta. Cook the pasta for about 7-9 minutes until the pasta become al dente. The pasta will be soft but still firm. Drain the...
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Nutritions

Calories
932

Sodium
619mg
25% DV

Fat
67g
104% DV

Protein
36g
72% DV

Carbs
42g
14% DV

Fiber
18g
72% DV