Cheesy Mexican Penne

If you want to add more lacto ovo vegetarian recipes to your recipe box, Cheesy Mexican Penne might be a recipe you should try. For 97 cents per serving, this recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This main course has 598 calories, 20g of protein, and 28g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of salt and pepper, jalapeno, half and half, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. Not a lot of people really liked this Mexican dish. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Foodista. F

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a large pot of water to boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Once boiling, salt the water liberally and add pasta.

3. 3

   Cook until al dente and drain and rinse the pasta and set aside.

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   While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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   Whisk in flour to form a paste.

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   Slowly add half and half, whisking after each addition until sauce is creamy and smooth.

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   Season with salt and pepper and add cheese.

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   Stir mixture until the cheese is completely melted.

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   Reduce heat and add veggies, mustard and salsa.

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    Allow to cook for five minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

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    Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper.

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    Pour sauce over waiting pasta and stir to combine.

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    Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

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