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."
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3 1⁄3cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 1medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 8
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄4
- 1teaspoon chili powder
- 1
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon cumin
- 2 1⁄4cups nonfat milk
- 1
- 4slices center-cut bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
- 2
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DIRECTIONS
- 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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