Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A favorite side dish at our house, this variety of an old favorite has a little bit of a bite to it. Ingredients:
12 ounces cavatappi pasta |
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained |
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler and position the rack so that a 1 1/2 quart baking dish will be 4 from the heat source.
2. Cook pasta in salted water according to pkg. directions; drain.
3. In same pot, heat sauce with cumin, chili and garlic powders, and pepper over low heat.
4. Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese has melted.
5. Add drained pasta.
6. Transfer to ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking or casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
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