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Rajas con Mac & Cheese

Serves 4-5
Course: Pasta
Calories: 0kcal
Author: Esteban Castillo

Ingredients

  • 2 Poblano Peppers
  • 8 oz Cavatappi Pasta Corkscrew Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken stock
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp Pickled jalapeno diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan

  • Garnish
  • Cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Start by rinsing your poblanos thoroughly, pat them dry and place on a baking sheet. Set your broiler on high, and broil the poblanos for about 4 minutes on each side until the skin starts to get blistered and blackened. Place in a plastic bag and seal for about 15 minutes.
  • Once the pasillas are cool, remove the waxy blistered layer of skin, then remove the stem and the seeds. Dice your peppers then set aside.
  • Next, cook your pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  • While the pasta is cooking, start making your cheese sauce.
  • In a large saucepan, melt your butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, whisk in flour and cook for about a minute. Slowly add the milk, heavy cream and chicken stock, and continue whisking until smooth. Stir in the minced garlic, onion powder, and paprika then bring the sauce to a simmer so it starts to thicken, and let it cook for about 3 minutes. Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and stir in the cheese until it has completely melted. Add your diced poblano peppers and jalapeƱos to the drained pasta and then pour in your cheese sauce. *Please note that if your chicken stock and parmesan aren't as salty, your cheese sauce will need a pinch of salt* Give your pasta a good stir to make sure everything is fully coated. Transfer your finished pasta to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 0kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg