Name: Pumpkin Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil -; 1/2 c. whole sage leaves, plus 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh sage leaves -; 3/4 lb. short pasta, such as shells -; Kosher salt -; 2 tbsp. butter -; 2 tbsp. flour -; 2 c. milk -; 1 (15-oz) can pure pumpkin puree -; 2 c. gruyere cheese, shredded -

Ingredients for - Pumpkin Bacon Mac & Cheese

1. 3 tbsp. olive oil

2. 1/2 c. whole sage leaves, plus 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh sage leaves

3. 3/4 lb. short pasta, such as shells

4. Kosher salt

5. 2 tbsp. butter

6. 2 tbsp. flour

7. 2 c. milk

8. 1 (15-oz) can pure pumpkin puree

9. 2 c. gruyere cheese, shredded

How to cook deliciously - Pumpkin Bacon Mac & Cheese

1 . Stage

In a small skillet, heat oil. Add sage leaves and cook, stirring a few times, until crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove sage to paper-towel lined plate.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a medium pot of boiling salted water, boil pasta until al dente, per package instructions.

3 . Stage

Return empty pot to medium heat and melt butter. Add flour and finely chopped sage cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and pumpkin puree. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes.

4 . Stage

Remove from heat and add cheese a handful at a time, stirring to combine. Season with salt. Add pasta to cheese sauce and stir to coat. Top with crispy sage leaves and serve.