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Sheet Pan Pumpkin Macand Cheese

Recipe by Kayla Cappiello on InstagramAdded 30 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A quick, gluten‑free sheet‑pan pumpkin mac and cheese that delivers creamy, cheesy comfort in under half an hour. The pumpkin puree adds a subtle sweetness while the blend of cheese and spices creates a rich, savory sauce that coats penne perfectly. Ideal for busy weeknights when you want a hearty, one‑dish dinner.

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Sheet Pan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese by Kayla Cappiello, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Pour a white liquid (likely milk or cream) into a stainless steel pan.

  2. Add shredded white cheese to the liquid and stir.

  3. Add the canned red sauce to the cheese mixture.

  4. Combine pumpkin puree with the cheese and sauce mixture, mixing until smooth.

  5. Season the mixture with ground spice.

  6. Drain cooked penne pasta and spread it on a sheet pan.

  7. Pour the thick orange‑colored pumpkin cheese sauce over the pasta.

  8. Spread the sauce evenly over the pasta.

  9. Place the baking dish on a sheet pan and bake in a preheated oven until bubbly and golden.

Tips while you cook

Prep pasta before sauce
Drain the cooked penne and spread it on the sheet pan before adding the sauce.
Combine cheese and liquid first
Stir shredded cheese into the white liquid until smooth before mixing in the red sauce.
Watch the bake
Bake until the sauce is bubbly and golden, checking the final minutes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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