Divine Pumpkin Cheddar Pasta with Nutmeg Infusion

Ingredients

- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or macaroni)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the salt, and cook the pasta until al dente as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Estimated Time: PT10M (10 minutes)

2. Prepare the Sauce
- In the same pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture becomes golden.
- Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid any lumps.
- Cook the mixture until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Estimated Time: PT6M (6 minutes)

3. Flavor the Sauce
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, black pepper, and nutmeg, blending them thoroughly into the sauce.
- Gently fold in the pumpkin puree and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
- Estimated Time: PT2M (2 minutes)

4. Add the Cheese
- Turn off the heat and gradually add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring continually until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Estimated Time: PT3M (3 minutes)

5. Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Add the cooked pasta back into the pot, mixing well to ensure every piece is coated with the cheesy pumpkin sauce.
- Estimated Time: PT2M (2 minutes)

6. Serve and Enjoy
- Serve hot and enjoy this gourmet pasta dish with the unique bite of nutmeg and the creamy richness of cheddar and pumpkin.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Total Preparation Time: PT15M (15 minutes)
- Total Cooking Time: PT20M (20 minutes)

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Pasta, Pumpkin, Cheddar, Nutmeg, Creamy Sauce, Dinner, Quick Meal, Easy Recipe, Vegetable, Cheese

Recipe Yield

Feeding Size: Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1840 calories (Approx. 460 calories per serving)

#PumpkinPasta #FallFlavors #CheeseLover #NutmegTouch #EasyDinner