Pumpkin Mac n’ Cheese
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Sneak some veg into the kids diet with the healthier version of mac n’ cheese.

Pumpkin Mac n' Cheese
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Sneak some veg into the kids diet with the healthier version of mac n' cheese.
Pumpkin Mac n' Cheese
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Sneak some veg into the kids diet with the healthier version of mac n' cheese.
Servings Prep Time Cook Time
8serves 10minutes 40minutes
Servings Prep Time
8serves 10minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
  • 800 grams pumpkin peeled, de-seeded, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 340 grams macaroni pasta
  • 300 grams smoked bacon diced
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 16 grams all purpose flour (2 tbsp) or gluten-free flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 150 ml vegetable stock/broth
  • nutmeg pinch
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 200 grams kale stems removed, roughly cut
  • 140 grams Cheddar grated
  • 115 grams Gouda grated
  • 20 grams Parmesan cheese grated
Servings: serves
Ingredients
  • 800 grams pumpkin peeled, de-seeded, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 340 grams macaroni pasta
  • 300 grams smoked bacon diced
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 16 grams all purpose flour (2 tbsp) or gluten-free flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 150 ml vegetable stock/broth
  • nutmeg pinch
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 200 grams kale stems removed, roughly cut
  • 140 grams Cheddar grated
  • 115 grams Gouda grated
  • 20 grams Parmesan cheese grated
Servings: serves
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a large baking tray with foil, and coat lightly with olive oil.
  2. Roast the pumpkin cubes for around 30-35 mins until soft. When cooled down slightly, puree until smooth with a hand blender.
  3. Add up to 3 tbsp of water if needed to achieve a puree.
  4. In the meantime cook the pasta according to instructions on packaging in salted water. Drain, and set aside.
  5. If using bacon, heat a large dry pan over high heat and cook it until browned, about 4-5 mins, then also set aside.
  6. Using the same pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, next add the flour and cook another minute, or until well combined. Add in milk and stock and mix well. Bring to a boil and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper, and nutmeg
  7. Once it begins to thicken, stir in the pumpkin puree and add in the kale. Cook until pumpkin is heated through and kale has wilted. Remove from the heat, add cheeses and mix well until melted.
  8. Lastly, add the cooked macaroni and bacon and mix well. Serve seasoned with freshly ground pepper
Recipe Notes

Omit the bacon for a vegetarian version. 

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