Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I am a big tomato sauce and pasta lover. This is a recipe courtesy of All-You magazine. I like this recipe because it is different then traditonal Italian pasta. Ingredients:
3 teaspoons salt (divided ) |
12 ounces linguine |
8 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
1/2 onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
4 cups milk |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained |
2 cups four-cheese mexican cheese |
4 cups diced cooked chicken |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional) |
Directions:
1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit; mist a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Bring pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente about 10 minute or as package directs. Drain.
2. 2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper,onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and 2 tsp., salt; saute until onion is tender, 6- to 8 minute Add tomato paste and cook stirring constantly, 2 minute longer.
3. 3. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking until thickened about 5min. Add diced tomatoes and 1 cup cheese. Cook, whisking for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
4. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in chiken and paste.Scrape into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly; 20-25 minute (preheat broiler to high and broil casserole for a minute to brown, if desired )Let stand for 10-15min. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired, serve.
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