Habanero Penne and Cheese Recipe
Habanero Penne and Cheese is a spicy, delicious twist on the traditional mac and cheese! Try this for dinner tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Penne Pasta
- 1 Habanero Pepper, cleaned and finely minced
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 1/3 Cup Flour
- 2 3/4 Cups Milk
- 1 1/2 Cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
- 1 Tsp. Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
- 3/4 Cup Bread Crumbs
- 2 Tbsp. Butter
Directions
- Butter a 9″ x 13″ baking dish; set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Clean Habanero pepper and mince very finely.
- Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a medium saucepan. Add minced Habanero and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add flour and whisk well until smooth.
- Pour in milk, oregano and pepper and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Pour over pasta and mix well together.
- Place pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
- One 9″ x 13″ baking pan or 8 to 10 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 189g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 481 | |
| Calories from Fat 173 | 36% |
| Total Fat 19.54g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11.52g | 46% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium 318mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 58.64g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 6.73g | 4% |
| Protein 17.34g | 28% |
