The Best Pumpkin Macaroni and "Cheese"

INGREDIENTS

-ounces macaroni of choice (preferably whole grain)*

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil, divided

large shallots, diced (approx. 1 cup)

garlic cloves, roughly chopped (approx. 1 tablespoon)

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

dried sage

1 tsp

tumeric (optional)

head of kale, stem removed and roughly chopped (approx. 2 cups)

-ounces pumpkin purée (or approx. 2 cups)

1 tsp

vegetable bouillon + 1/2 cup reserved pasta water**

1/2 cup

unsweetened plain non-dairy milk (such as almond, cashew, soy or rice milk)

1/3 cup

nutritional yeast

salt & pepper

chopped fresh sage for topping (optional)