Chili and Cheddar Pasta Casserole recipe - REPOSTED

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Wed Mar 8, 2006 8:27 pm

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This is an old family favorite and spicy too.

HB

 

 

Chili and Cheddar Pasta Casserole

 

1 (7oz) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 cup thinly sliced green onions

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 1/4 cups milk

2 cups (8oz) sharp cheddar cheese, divided

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

8 cups hot cooked farfalle (bow tie pasta) or spirals

cooking spray

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Remove 1 teaspoon adobo sauce and 1

chilefrom canned chiles, mince the chile. Melt butter in a large Dutchoven

over medium high heat. Add bell pepper and saute 4 minutes.

Add onions, saute 1 minute. Stir in the adobo sauce, minced chile,

flour, chili powder, salt and cumin, cook 1 min. Gradually add milk,

cook until thick and bubbly (about 4 mins) stirring constantly with a

whisk. Remove from heat. Gradually add 1½ cups cheese and cilantro,

stirring until cheese melts. Add pasta to pan, toss well.Spoon the pasta

mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking

spray.Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over pasta mixture. Bake at 400 F for 15

mins or until browned.