Store safely
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.
Pumpkin Mac & Cheese for One
To make this dish even faster, use leftover cooked pasta, preferably whole grain, to make this meal in under 5 minutes.
To make this dish even faster, use leftover cooked pasta, preferably whole grain, to make this meal in under 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cooked pasta, in any shape
- 1 tbsp Cheddar cheese soup from can
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin purée
- 1 cup Milk(1%, low fat)
- 1 tbsp Cheese, low-fat
- 1 tsp Deli mustard
Instructions
- Stir the "wet" ingredients (soup, pumpkin purée, milk, and mustard), and heat in microwave for 45 to 60 seconds; stir again until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to cream and sprinkle cheese on top. Heat another 30 to 45 seconds or until cheese melts.
Storage and Meal Prep Tips
Plan portions
Pre-portion this recipe so calories and macros are easier to track in CALRI during the week.
Log with CALRI
Use the app to compare planned nutrition with what you actually eat.
Track Pumpkin Mac & Cheese for One in CALRI
Add this recipe to your calorie tracking routine, compare macros, and plan meals around your goals.
Related Recipes
Pumpkin Stew
A thick, earthy, and mildly sweet stew featuring chunks of tender pumpkin, root vegetables, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. Often thickened with lentils or coconut milk, it provides a deeply satisfying and warming vegetarian main course. This dish celebrates the rich, orange hues of autumn and is packed with Vitamin A.
189 kcal 265 min
Protein23.8g
Carbs10.3g
Fats5.9g
Quick and Easy Potato Casserole
This potato dish packs lots of flavor with reduced-fat cheddar cheese, onions, Italian herb seasoning, and Dijon mustard.
130 kcal 45 min
Protein8g
Carbs18g
Fats4g