Cheesy Mexican Penne Recipe

Name: Cheesy Mexican Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pounds, 3-78 ounces, weight Dried Penne; 4 Tablespoons Butter; 4 Tablespoons Flour; 2 cups Half-and-half; 1- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 whole Red Onion, Diced; 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cored, Seeded And Diced; 1 whole Jalapeno, Deseeded And Diced; 1 whole Roma Tomato, Diced; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 4 Tablespoons Habanero Salsa; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Optional Garnish: Fresh Cilantro, Chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 pounds, 3-78 ounces, weight Dried Penne
4 Tablespoons Butter
4 Tablespoons Flour
2 cups Half-and-half
1- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
1/4 whole Red Onion, Diced
1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cored, Seeded And Diced
1 whole Jalapeno, Deseeded And Diced
1 whole Roma Tomato, Diced
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
4 Tablespoons Habanero Salsa
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish: Fresh Cilantro, Chopped

1
Place a large pot of water to boil over high heat.
2
Once boiling, salt the water liberally and add pasta.
3
Cook until al dente according to package instructions and drain and rinse the pasta and set aside in a serving bowl.
4
While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
5
Then whisk in flour to form a paste.
6
Slowly add half and half, whisking after each addition until sauce is creamy and smooth.
7
Season with salt and pepper and add the cheese.
8
Stir mixture until the cheese is completely melted.
9
Reduce heat and add veggies, mustard and salsa.
10
Allow to cook for five minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
11
Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper.
12
Pour sauce over waiting pasta and stir to combine.
13
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pounds, 3-78 ounces, weight Dried Penne, 4 Tablespoons Butter, 4 Tablespoons Flour, 2 cups Half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Mexican Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Mexican Penne

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