Chili Cheddar Penne

I found this recipe in TOH magazine and tried it. We thought it was great!!! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Very simple and uses ingredients we usually have on hand! Quick and easy way to sneak some veggies in on the kids!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups  uncooked penne
• 4  teaspoons butter
• 4  teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1  cup milk
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 4  teaspoons  taco seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup frozen corn
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped fresh tomato
• 4  ounces  chopped green chilies

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in flour until smooth.
4. Gradually add milk.
5. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened.
6. Reduce heat to medium.
7. Stir in the cheese, taco seasoning, salt, and corn.
8. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9. Drain pasta and stir into cheese sauce.
10. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until heated through.
11. Stir in tomatoes and chilies just until combined.