PUMPKIN MACARONI PIE

Ingredients

1 large pack of elbow macaroni or 2 medium packs

4 oz butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh green seasoning

1/3 cup all purpose flour

2½ cups of milk

1 tbsp of mustard

2 cups cooked and mashed pumpkin

3 cups of grated cheddar cheese or (2 cups cheddar mixed with 1 cup grated parmesan)

½ teaspoon of all purpose seasoning

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tsp pepper sauce

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook macaroni for 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. While pasta is boiling, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add onions and garlic to the butter, cook for about 2 - 3 minutes. Stir in green seasoning, Stir in flour and mix cooking for another minute or two. The mixture will form a paste and pull away for the sides of the pan.
3. Add milk and whisk continuously until smooth. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken. Add cheese, mustard and pepper sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pumpkin and mix well to incorporate. Let simmer a few minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove pan from heat.
4. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the pumpkin cheese sauce and mix well; transfer to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with extra grated cheese. Bake 25 - 30 minutes until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve hot!