This healthy pumpkin pasta is just as easy as making a box of mac and cheese, but packs in a lot more nutrients, and more protein, too!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
Keyword: kid-friendly, toddler
Servings: 4
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Kacie Barnes, MCN, RDN, LD
Ingredients
18 oz boxchickpea pasta
3/4cupcanned pumpkin puree
1/4cupunsalted butter (or plant based butter if dairy free)
2tbspwater
1/4tspgarlic powder
1/4tsponion powder
1/4-1/2tspsaltsalt to taste - do not add any for baby under 1
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
While pasta cooks, in a large, microwave-safe bowl, heat 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup butter, and 2 tbsp water for 30-60 seconds, or until butter is melted. Stir together, then add garlic powder, onion powder, and optional salt.
Drain pasta when cooked, and toss well with pumpkin sauce.
Notes
Nutrition information calculated using unsalted butter.