Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Bacon

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

pasta (I used cavatappi.)

1 tbsp

olive oil (or bacon grease)

1 cup

onion, chopped

1 clove

garlic, minced

3 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

2 cups

whole milk

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

nutmeg

1 cup

pumpkin puree

3 cups

freshly shredded cheese (I used a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and Dubliner.)

strips thick cut bacon, cooked

1/4 cup

panko bread crumbs