SOUTHWESTERN PASTA & CHEESE
From Taste of Home's Healthy Cooking Magazine. Naomi Reed of McMinnville Oregon wrote, "I gave mac and cheese a twist by adding some favorite ingredients. My family absolutely loves this side dish."
Provided by Shelby Jo
Categories Spicy
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, and chipotle pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted.
- Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Stir in bacon and cilantro. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
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Ali Warraich
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.
Ashik Sha
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Mella Rey
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pasta was delicious and the cheese sauce was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
Emily Vaske
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Fahim Islam
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pasta was cooked to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some extra vegetables to the dish and it turned out even better. I will definitely be making thi