Pumpkin Gruyere Skillet Mac (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Gruyere Skillet Mac (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive Oil, As Needed; 1 pint Shiitake Mushrooms, Stemmed And Sliced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 15 ounces, weight Canned Plain Pumpkin Puree; 1 cup Half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg; Salt To Taste; 12 ounces, weight Short Pasta, Cooked To 2 Minutes Before Al Dente; 8 ounces, weight Fresh Spinach Leaves; 1/2 cups Pasta Cooking Water; 8 ounces, weight Gruyere Cheese, Cubed, Divided; 1/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs; 1/4 cups Fresh Sage Leaves (about 10 Leaves)

Servings: persons

Olive Oil, As Needed
1 pint Shiitake Mushrooms, Stemmed And Sliced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
15 ounces, weight Canned Plain Pumpkin Puree
1 cup Half-and-half
1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
Salt To Taste
12 ounces, weight Short Pasta, Cooked To 2 Minutes Before Al Dente
8 ounces, weight Fresh Spinach Leaves
1/2 cups Pasta Cooking Water
8 ounces, weight Gruyere Cheese, Cubed, Divided
1/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
1/4 cups Fresh Sage Leaves (about 10 Leaves)

1
Preheat a large ovenproof skillet to medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
2
Add shiitake and saute for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute more.
3
Add pumpkin, half-and-half, nutmeg, and a sprinkle of salt.
4
Add cooked pasta, spinach, reserved pasta water, and most of the cheese.
5
Stir everything together then turn the heat off the skillet.
6
The spinach should start to wilt immediately.
7
Taste the sauce and add salt to your taste.
8
Top the skillet with panko, remaining cheese, and sage leaves.
9
Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and panko is just slightly browned.
10
Serve immediately!
11
Note: I made this dish in a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
12
If you dont have a skillet large enough, just make the mac in a separate pan, mix the sauce in the pasta pot with the pasta once its cooked, and transfer everything to a baking dish.
13
Add the panko, bake, and serve!

697

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive Oil, As Needed, 1 pint Shiitake Mushrooms, Stemmed And Sliced, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 15 ounces, weight Canned Plain Pumpkin Puree, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Gruyere Skillet Mac (Vegetarian) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Gruyere Skillet Mac (Vegetarian)

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