Whole Wheat Spinach Mac n Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes

• 8 ounces whole-grain medium shell pasta
• 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• One 12-ounce can nonfat evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar
• 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups baby spinach (about 3 ounces)
• 2 cups grapes

1. Preheat the broiler to high.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3. Add the shells and cook according to package directions.
4. Drain, reserving some of the pasta water and set aside.
5. Meanwhile, arrange the tomatoes, cut-side up, on baking sheet and broil until wrinkled and soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Combine the breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of the oil and the Italian seasoning.
7. Sprinkle over the tomatoes.
8. Continue to broil until golden brown, about 1 minute.
9. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
10. Add the flour and garlic, stirring until the flour turns light brown, about 1 minute.
11. Add the pumpkin puree and evaporated milk, bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook until sauce just begins to bubble and thickens, 4 to 5 minutes.
12. Stir in the Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
13. Stir until melted, about 1 minute.
14. Add the spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
15. Add the cooked pasta and stir until coated, thin out with the reserved pasta water as desired.
16. Divide the mac n cheese, tomatoes and grapes among four plates.

shell pasta, tomatoes, whole wheat breadcrumbs, olive oil, italian seasoning, flour, clove garlic, pumpkin puree, milk, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, kosher salt, baby spinach, grapes

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/whole-wheat-spinach-mac-n-cheese-with-broiled-tomatoes-recipe.html (may not work)