Pasta and Jalapeno Cheese Sauce With Fresh Salsa Recipe

Name: Pasta and Jalapeno Cheese Sauce With Fresh Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups rotini pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 3 cups whole milk; 3 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped (fresh or canned); 2 large tomatoes, chopped and seeded; 2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

5 cups rotini pasta
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 cups whole milk
3 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped (fresh or canned)
2 large tomatoes, chopped and seeded
2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 350F Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add pasta, boil uncovered, stirring often, until al dente.
2
About 8 minutes.
3
Melt the butter in saucepan over medium heat.
4
Stir in the flour and dry mustard, cook 1 minute.
5
Gradually whisk in milk, continue whisking until thickened, about 6 minutes.
6
Drain pasta and set aside.
7
Lightly grease 9X13 carrerole dish.
8
Remove sauce pan from heat, add 2 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and the jalapeno.
9
Stir until cheese is melted, taste and add more jalapeno is desired.
10
Pour cheese sauce over the pasta, and toss to coat.
11
Then pour into casserole dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
12
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly.
13
Mix the tomatoes, corriander, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice and seasonings.Set aside to marinate.
14
Remove pasta from oven, spoon the salsa over the casserole.

1724

kcal

Calories

Fat

250

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups rotini pasta, 3 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Pasta and Jalapeno Cheese Sauce With Fresh Salsa falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pasta and Jalapeno Cheese Sauce With Fresh Salsa

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