Two-Pepper Rigatoni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Two-Pepper Rigatoni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups uncooked rigatoni (16 ounces uncooked pasta); 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups fat-free milk; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; Cooking spray; 2 (1-ounce) slices white bread

Servings: persons

5 cups uncooked rigatoni (16 ounces uncooked pasta)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups fat-free milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Cooking spray
2 (1-ounce) slices white bread

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well; place in a large bowl.
3
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add to pasta.
4
Add flour to pan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheeses, stirring until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth. Stir in jalapeno and salt. Add cheese mixture to pasta, tossing well to coat. Stir in green onions. Spoon pasta mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
5
Place bread slices in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure about 1 cup. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Combine butter and breadcrumbs in a small bowl; toss until blended. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over pasta mixture. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or until browned.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups uncooked rigatoni (16 ounces uncooked pasta), 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Two-Pepper Rigatoni And Cheese 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.

Two-Pepper Rigatoni And Cheese

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