Habanero Penne and Cheese
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
Preparation
1
Butter a 9″ x 13″ baking dish; set aside.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Set aside in a large bowl.
3
Clean Habanero pepper and mince very finely.
4
Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a medium saucepan. Add minced Habanero and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add flour and whisk well until smooth.
6
Pour in milk, oregano and pepper and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted.
7
Pour over pasta and mix well together.
8
Place pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
9
Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
10
One 9″ x 13″ baking pan or 8 to 10 servings.
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About
Habanero Penne and Cheese is a spicy, delicious twist on the traditional mac and cheese! Try this for dinner tonight!
Yield:
8 Servings
Added:
Thursday, May 4, 2017 - 4:30pm
