Tex-Mex Pasta
| Preparation: | 10 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 10 min |
| Total: | 20 min |
servings
| Category: | Bread and cereals |
| Subcategory: | Pasta |
| Source: | Féd. producteurs de lait du Québec |
Recipe ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) fusilli, penne or rotini
- 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) butter
- 4 Tbsp. (60 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) milk
- 1 tsp. (5 mL) salt
- 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Canadian Aged Cheddar
- 2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked chicken or ham
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen corn
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) thinly sliced green onions (2 to 3)
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) salsa
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in milk and salt, making sure there are no lumps. Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low, add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted. Stir in chicken, corn, green onions and salsa; heat through.
Drain cooked pasta; turn into a large bowl. Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
Suggestion
Origin: Mexican
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