Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake - KNEP - Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups dry penne pasta (or any short pasta such as bowtie)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 small, sweet onion, diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)