Pimiento Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Pimiento Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. medium shells or other short pasta; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; kosher salt; Black pepper; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3/4 c. lowfat cream cheese; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1/4 tsp. Hot sauce (optional); 2 oz. Pepper Jack cheese, coarsely grated; 3 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated

Servings: persons

12 oz. medium shells or other short pasta
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
kosher salt
Black pepper
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 c. lowfat cream cheese
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp. Hot sauce (optional)
2 oz. Pepper Jack cheese, coarsely grated
3 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated

1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2
Rserve 3/4 cups of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta.
3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
5
Add the red pepper and cook , covered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.
6
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
7
Heat broiler.
8
Add the sour cream, cream cheese, lemon juice and zest, and hot sauce (if using) to the skillet.
9
Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese melts, about 1 minute.
10
Add the pasta and 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and toss to caot (adding more liquid if the pasta seems dry).
11
Fold in the Jack cheese and all but 1/3 cup of the Cheddar.
12
Transfer the pasta to a 2-quart baking dish, spirnkle with the remainign 1/3 cup Cheddar and broil until colden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz. medium shells or other short pasta, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Pimiento Mac and Cheese falls under the General 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.

Pimiento Mac and Cheese

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