Description
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 whole Habanero Pepper, Cleaned And Finely Minced
- 6 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
- ⅓ cups Flour
- 2-¾ cups Milk
- 3 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 5-½ cups Shredded Colby-jack Cheese
- ¾ cups Bread Crumbs
Preparation
Heat oven to 350ºF. Butter a 9 x 13 inch 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 (or 4 tablespoons) butter in a medium saucepan. Add minced habanero and saute for 3–4 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. Place pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
Cover with foil and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
