Rachael Ray's Southwestern Chili Con Queso Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
- 1 Pound - Dried Penne Pasta
- 1 1/2 Pound - Ground Beef
- 1 Tablespoon - Dried Ground Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon - Dried Ground Coriander
- 2 Tablespoon - Dried Chili Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon - Black Pepper
- 1 - Large Yellow Onion, Chopped
- 4-6 - Large Cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1 - Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded and Finely Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons - Butter
- 2 Tablespoons - All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups - Milk
- 2 1/2 Cups - Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 1/4 Cup - Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 1 (14 Ounce) Can - Fire Roasted Tomatoes
Instructions:
- Preheat the broiler to high and position the rack 8 inches from the heat.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the boiling water and cook the pasta al dente.
- While the water is coming to a boil, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the hamburger. When the hamburger is almost finished, but still a little pink, throw in the garlic, jalapeño, and onions and finish cooking until the burger is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain the grease from the skillet and mix in the cumin, coriander and chili powder and pepper. Take off the heat or turn heat down low.
- In a medium sauce pot (and you can do this while you're browning the hamburger), melt the butter and add the flour to it. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes over moderate heat and then whisk in the milk. When the milk comes to a bubble, stir in the cheese, cilantro and parsley with a wooden spoon. When the cheese has melted, stir in the tomatoes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it back into the large pot. Add the contents of the hamburger and all of the Cheddar sauce, and stir to combine. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with a bit more cheese if you wish, and place under the broiler to lightly brown.
:Source: Rachel Ray Via Living Light
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Rachel has so many non fussy and reliable recipes. This is a great choice.
This makes for a good family meal-kid friendly. Love it.
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