Brown Butter Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, add pasta and salt, and stir for a few seconds. Cook until desired firmness, 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, melt butter in another saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir, cooking until butter has browned, 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Remove saucepan from heat, stir in flour, whisking constantly, 1 minute.

Step 4

Return saucepan to heat, gradually stir in milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until thickened.

Step 5

Wash and dry the thyme. Slide leaves off stems and discard the stems.

Step 6

Stir in pumpkin, salt and pepper, and most of the thyme (reserve some for garnish)

Step 7

Grate cheese and add to saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted.

Step 8

When noodles are done cooking, drain the water into a colander. (Save 1 cup of pasta water for sauce) Add the noodles and pasta water to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 9

To serve, divide the pasta into two servings and garnish with reserved thyme leaves. Enjoy!