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Spicy Mac & Cheese

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  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 50m
    • The following recipe serves 10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 tablespoons light margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced ( 1 1/2 tsp)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned, undrained)
  • 1/2 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated low-fat Swiss cheese
  • 9 ounces cooked chicken breast (2 cups, chopped)
  • 1 pound dry penne pasta (cooked and drained)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (dried)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  • Step 2: Melt the butter in a large saute' pan, and add the onion, garlic, cumin, and coriander.

  • Step 3: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, or until the onion is soft.

  • Step 4: Mix in the flour, and cook the mixture over moderate heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  • Step 5: Using a wire whisk, slowly incorporate the milk into the onion mixture until the flour and milk are blended

  • Step 6: Bring this to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and stir in the jalapeno pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and tomatoes with their juice.

  • Step 7: Simmer for 15 minutes.

  • Step 8: Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese, blending until well mixed.

  • Step 9: Combine the sauce, cooked pasta and the chicken in a large mixing bowl.

  • Step 10: Place the sauced pasta in a 9X13-inch baking dish, sprayed with cooking spray.

  • Step 11: In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs.

  • Step 12: Sprinkle the Parmesan topping over the pasta.

  • Step 13: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the crumb topping is golden brown.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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