ROASTED PUMPKIN MACARONI

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Tender roasted pumpkin, mozzarella cheese and cilantro are added to KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner in this tasty, weeknight-quick dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cubed peeled pumpkin (1 inch)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and hydrated
2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
3/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Toss pumpkin with dressing; spread onto bottom of foil-lined shallow pan. Bake 20 min. or until pumpkin is tender, stirring after 10 min.
  • Meanwhile, place peppers in small bowl. Add enough hot water to cover peppers; let stand 15 min. or until softened. Remove peppers from liquid. Discard all but 1/2 cup liquid. Blend peppers and reserved liquid in blender until smooth.
  • Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions. Stir in pepper purée, pumpkin, mozzarella and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

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