Southwestern Pasta & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 1/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
8 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
2 1/4 cups nonfat milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
4 slices center-cut bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced

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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	480.16 Kcal (2010 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.3g	13%
Cholesterol	16.58mg	6%
Sodium	280.76mg	12%
Potassium	171.42mg	4%
Total Carbs	79.78g	27%
Sugars	6.64g	27%
Dietary Fiber	11.67g	47%
Protein	22.13g	44%
Vitamin C	20.6mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	229.4mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	207.84 Kcal (870 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.59g	13%
Cholesterol	7.18mg	6%
Sodium	121.53mg	12%
Potassium	74.2mg	4%
Total Carbs	34.53g	27%
Sugars	2.87g	27%
Dietary Fiber	5.05g	47%
Protein	9.58g	44%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.9mg	24%
Calcium	99.3mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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