Pumpkin Mac and Cheese - Natural Gas Does More

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 9 leaves fresh sage
• 1 lb short-cut pasta
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup vegetable stock
• 3 oz cream cheese
• ¾ cup pumpkin puree
• ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup shredded creamy brie cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• Amaretti cookie, crushed to garnish
• ¼ tsp nutmeg + more to garnish