Creamy Pumpkin-Ricotta-Cheddar Pasta
Serves 410 mins prep10 mins cook
An elevated version of mac n’ cheese with a fall twist, featuring creamy ricotta cheese whipped with pumpkin and heated with cheddar for a velvety sauce. High in protein using chickpea pasta, this dish is perfect for celebrating National Pasta Day.
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1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to package or until done to your liking. Drain the pasta, and discard the water. Place the pasta into a pasta bowl. 2: While the pasta cooks, blend together the ricotta mixture. Add the ricotta, pumpkin, salt, garlic, sage, pepper and lemon juice to a food processor. Process until smooth. 3: Next, add the ricotta mixture to a saucepan. Add the broth and mix to combine. Heat the mixture over medium heat. Once it is hot, about 2 -3 minutes, add the cheddar cheese and mix until it is combined into a smooth, cheesy sauce. 4: Add the hot cheesy sauce to the pasta, then mix to combine. Top with the pecans and scallions.View original recipe