Creamy Pumpkin Mac & Cheese: Gluten Free
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In this new episode, we are showing you how to make this outstanding gluten-free pumpkin mac & cheese, a perfect recipe for the holidays!
This gluten-free pumpkin mac and cheese recipe is ultra creamy and delightfully autumnal! Perfectly al dente pasta is cooked in deliciously seasoned milk and toasted in a simple pumpkin cheese sauce. Made with only simple ingredients in less than 30 minutes, this cozy mac and cheese recipe is the perfect meal for the holiday season and might quickly become your favorite fall meal!
We truly can’t wait for you and your family to try this mac & cheese recipe.
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 10 mins / Cook time: 20 mins / Servings: 4 people
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Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
4 cups (1kg) - Milk
¼ tsp (0.7g) - White pepper
¼ tsp (0.7g) - Smoked paprika
1 tsp (5.5g) - Sage
12 oz (340g) - Gluten free pasta
15 oz (425g) - Pumpkin puree
1 tsp (5.5g) - Salt
5 oz (141g) - Cream cheese
7 oz (200g) - Cheddar
To taste - Parsley
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, mixing bowls.
Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
1 - To a large Dutch oven, add the milk, white pepper, smoked paprika, and sage powder. Whisk together and bring to a simmer over low heat.
Tip: Staub and Le Creuset are some of the best brands money can buy. Here, we used this fantastic cast iron dutch oven from Le Creuset and are very happy with it! For more recommended bakeware and cookware, check out our article: "The Best Non-Toxic Pots & Pans: Our Must-Have Cookware List".
If you would like to know more about Le Creuset, check out our detailed Buyer's Guide To Le Creuset.
2 - Add the gluten-free pasta to the pot and cook on medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring from time to time using a silicone spoon. Then, put the lid onto the dutch oven and cook for another 8 minutes.
3 - After 8 minutes, give the pasta a quick mix and stir in the pumpkin puree until fully combined.
4 - Season with salt before stirring in the cream cheese.
5 - Once the cream cheese is fully incorporated, add the grated cheddar to the pasta and mix to allow the cheese to fully melt.
6 - Finely slice the scallions and roughly chop the fresh parsley on a cutting board using a sharp knife.
Tip: We recommend you use a chef's knife for this task. We love Japanese knives and recommend this quality kit from GLOBAL for home and professional chefs. We also love this reversible cutting board with integrated hand grips from John Boos.
7 - Transfer the pumpkin macaroni to a serving bowl and decorate with the chopped scallion, parsley, and fresh sage leaves.
Tip: We love the timeless elegance of marble and recommend these cute marble plates (porcelain/melamine).
8 - Enjoy!
Watch our video for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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