Southwestern Pasta & Cheese

13 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    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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