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Pumpkin Spice Mac and Cheese

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Get ready to fall in love with a twist on a classic comfort food. This Pumpkin Spice Mac and Cheese will warm your soul and spice up your taste buds. It's the perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it the ultimate cozy autumn dish. Prepare yourself for a flavor adventure like no other!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Bake Time 30 minutes
BAKE 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
 

PASTA

  • 8 oz (225 g) semolina pasta ("Cavatelli")
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

PUMPKIN SPICE BÉCHAMEL SAUCE

  • 1 shallots (Chopped)
  • 2 garlic gloves (Chopped)
  • 3 fresh sage leaves (Chopped)
  • 1.07 oz (30 g) butter (Melted)
  • 0.75 oz (20 g) all-purpose flour
  • 12.88 oz (365 g) milk
  • 3.25 oz (90 g) pumpkin purée (1/4 Can | 15 oz)
  • 1/2 Tbsp (7.5 g) Chipotle Mustard
  • 1 tsp (4 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp (6 g) Sel Gris Mill
  • 3/4 tsp (1.5 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp (0.25 g) ground ginger
  • 1/16 tsp (0.13 g) ground nutmeg
  • 1/16 tsp (0.13 g) ground all spice
  • 1/16 tsp (0.13 g) Pepper Mill

TOPPINGS

  • 4 oz (115 g) bacon (Thick-Cut | 4 Slices | Cooked | Chopped)
  • 2.5 oz (70 g) sharp cheddar cheese (Shredded )
  • 2 oz (55 g) Gruyère Cheese (Shredded )
  • 0.50 oz (15 g) parmesan cheese (Shredded )
  • 1.05 oz (30 g) bread crumbs (Panko)

Instructions
 

PASTA PREPARATION

  • Cook your pasta as indicated on the packet, al dente: 16 minutes for me. Drain and Set aside directly in your Large Round Mold and drizzle the olive oil on top so the pasta do not sick together.
    8 oz semolina pasta, 1 Tbsp olive oil

BACON PREPARATION

  • Use your kitchen scissors to cut the bacon. Cook it into a large frying pan over medium heat, until crispy on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Blot any excess oil with a paper towel. Set aside. 
    4 oz bacon

PUMPKIN SPICE BÉCHAMEL SAUCE PREPARATION

  • As the pasta is cooking, prepare your Béchamel Sauce.
  • Peel and cut your shallots into quarters and transfer the pieces along with the garlic cloves and fresh sage leaves directly into your Eco Chop. Give it a few pulls to chop it to your liking. Set aside. 
    1 shallots, 2 garlic gloves, 3 fresh sage leaves
  • In a medium sauce pan, heat butter on medium low until melted. Then, add the chopped shallots, garlic and fresh sage. Stir until the shallots are nearly translucent for about 5 minutes.
    1.07 oz butter
  • Add the all-purpose flour, stir until it forms a paste. Whisk in half of the milk until you have no more lumps. Then, add the remaining of the milk.
    0.75 oz all-purpose flour, 12.88 oz milk
  • Continue to whisk until the Béchamel thickens (10 minutes). Then, add the pumpkin purée, Chipotle Mustard, light brown sugar, Salt  and spices (Ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, all spices and Pepper ). 
    1/2 Tbsp Chipotle Mustard, 1 tsp light brown sugar, 1 tsp Sel Gris Mill, 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground ginger, 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/16 tsp ground all spice, 1/16 tsp Pepper Mill, 3.25 oz pumpkin purée
  • Once the Béchamel is ready, remove from heat, stir in the Sharp cheddar, Gruyère, Parmesan cheese and half of the diced bacon.
    2.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, 2 oz Gruyère Cheese, 0.50 oz parmesan cheese

ASSEMBLY

  • Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
  • Pour the pumpkin spice béchamel sauce on top of the cooked pasta. Stir gently to combine. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top.
    1.05 oz bread crumbs

BAKE!

  • Bake for 15 minutes at 400F/200C. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining bacon on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Once your Pumpkin Spice Mac and Cheese is out of the oven, let it cool down for about 10 minutes to let the cheese set. Then, serve as a side to your favorite meal or enjoy as a main course. Bon appétit!

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Special Notes

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Spice Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 708mg31%
Potassium 264mg8%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 2843IU57%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 312mg31%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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