Name: Pumpkin Mac & Cheese with Turmeric
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300g (10½oz) macaroni, or pasta of your choice; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour; 1 tsp turmeric; 500ml (2¼ cups) milk, whole or semi-skimmed; 150g (5½oz) pumpkin purée, freshly roasted or canned; 150g (⅔ cup) mature Cheddar, grated; ½ tsp smoked paprika; 50g (½ cup) Parmesan, grated, plus extra for topping; ¼ tsp nutmeg; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; FOR THE TOPPING; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil and herbs; a pinch of cayenne or Aleppo chili flakes (optional)

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