TEX-MEX MACARONI AND CHEESE

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A favorite side dish at our house, this variety of an old favorite has a little bit of a bite to it.

Provided by tinajoebob

Categories     Cheese

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cavatappi pasta
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and position the rack so that a 1 1/2 quart baking dish will be 4" from the heat source.
  • Cook pasta in salted water according to pkg. directions; drain.
  • In same pot, heat sauce with cumin, chili and garlic powders, and pepper over low heat.
  • Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese has melted.
  • Add drained pasta.
  • Transfer to ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking or casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 455.6, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15

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