Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese with Pancetta and Peas
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Creamy, flavorful pumpkin mac n cheese with pancetta and peas makes for the perfect fall meal or Thanksgiving side dish.
6
12 ounce package of elbow macaroni
4 ounces of diced pancetta
1 (15 ounce) can of pumpkin
2 1/2 cups of half and half ( milk, or cream )
3 cups of cheese*
1 cup of frozen peas
4 cloves of garlic
1 tsp of smoked paprika
1/2 tsp of sage
1/2 tsp of chili powder
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
For crumb topping
1/2 cup of bread crumbs*
2 tbs melted butter
between 1/4 and 1/2 cup of additional cheese
scallions or chives to garnish
4 ounces of diced pancetta
1 (15 ounce) can of pumpkin
2 1/2 cups of half and half ( milk, or cream )
3 cups of cheese*
1 cup of frozen peas
4 cloves of garlic
1 tsp of smoked paprika
1/2 tsp of sage
1/2 tsp of chili powder
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
For crumb topping
1/2 cup of bread crumbs*
2 tbs melted butter
between 1/4 and 1/2 cup of additional cheese
scallions or chives to garnish
Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, heat a 12" cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the pancetta until it is crispy. Discard some of the grease if...
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Nutritions
Calories
381
Sodium
228mg
9% DV
Fat
22g
34% DV
Protein
10g
20% DV
Carbs
31g
10% DV
Fiber
3g
15% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Polysaturated Fat 1g 10%
Monosaturated Fat 8g 50%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 228mg 9%
Potassium 417mg 11%
Protein 10g 20%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 3g 15%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3874IU 77%
Vitamin B6 0.21000000000000002mg 10%
Vitamin C 9mg 16%
Calcium 136mg 13%
Iron 1mg 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.