Healthier Stove-Top Mac and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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a lighter version of comfort food, as published in the flint journal. Ingredients:
12 ounces medium whole wheat pasta shells |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
4 slices about 2 ounces prosciutto, finely chopped |
15 ounces pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) or 15 ounces squash puree (not pumpkin pie filling) |
4 ounces creme fraiche |
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce |
1/4 teaspoon cumin |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium, heat the olive oil. Add the proscuitto and cook until just crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin, creme fraiche, hot sauce, cumin and parmesan. Cook, stirring often, until hot.
3. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
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