Smoky Pumpkin Mac And Cheese With Garlicky Breadcrumbs

This smoky pumpkin mac and cheese recipe is made with the most dreamy smoked gouda pumpkin sauce and sprinkled with crispy garlic-herb breadcrumbs.

Ingredients:

MAC AND CHEESE INGREDIENTS:

1 pound uncooked pasta (I used pipe rigate)

12 ounces smoked gouda cheese, coarsely grated

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated

1 cup canned pumpkin purée

1 cup whole milk, warmed

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 large handfuls baby spinach

GARLICKY BREADCRUMBS INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or sage

1/2 teaspoon each: fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper