Healthier Stove-Top Mac and Cheese

Submitted by MaMere

"a lighter version of comfort food, as published in the flint journal."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

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

Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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.
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

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