Healthy Bacon & Pumpkin Pasta

• dry whole grain shells↗2 cup
• pumpkin puree↗0.5 cup
• light cream cheese↗1 ounce
• fat free evaporated milk↗0.25 cup
• minced garlic0.5 teaspoon
• salt↗0.5 teaspoon
• freshly ground pepper to taste
• cooked, crumbled bacon0.25 cup
• sliced scallions or green onions0.25 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and return to pan. Reduce heat to low.

2. 2

   Add pumpkin through salt and pepper and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is warmed through.

3. 3

   Divide between two bowls and top with crumbled bacon and green onions.