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Prepare pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Gradually whisk in flour until smooth.
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; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
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Remove from heat.
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Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
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Stir in hot cooked pasta.
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Serve immediately.
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Kitchen Express: Prepare pasta according to package directions.
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Cook 2 (10oz) containers refrigerated light Alfredo sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 3-4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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Gradually whisk in 10oz block 2% sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, until smooth.
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Stir in hot cooked pasta and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.
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Southwest Chicken Mac and Cheese: Stir in 2 cups chopped cooked chicken and 10oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained, into cheese sauce with pasta.
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Spinach-Bacon Mac and Cheese: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (about 6 slices) and 6oz package fresh baby spinach into cheese sauce with pasta.
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Broccoli-Ham Mac and Cheese: Stir in 2 cups smoked ham and 12oz package frozen steam-in bag broccoli florets, cooked according to package
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directions, into cheese sauce with pasta.
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Chicken-Asparagus Mac and Cheese: Stir 2 cups chopped cooked chicken and 9oz package frozen asparagus cuts, cooked according to package directions, into cheese sauce with pasta.
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Pea-Prosciutto Mac and Cheese: Cook 1/2 cup thinly sliced prosciutto, pancetta, or bacon (about 2oz) in a lightly greased skillet until crisp.
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Stir in prosciutto and 12oz package frozen sweet peas, cooked according to package directions, into cheese sauce with pasta.
