Smoky Skillet Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (16 ounces) spiral pasta (such as cavatappi or trottole)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 ounces bacon, diced in 1/4-inch cubes
• 6 large cloves garlic, skins on and tips sliced
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cups whole milk, plus more for thinning the sauce
• 1 15-ounce can Green Valley pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or substitute parmesan)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 tablespoons chopped green onions, divided
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, divided