Habanero Penne and Cheese

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Habanero penne and cheese is a spicy, delicious twist on the traditional mac and cheese! Try this for dinner tonight!

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Yields8 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins
 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
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. 

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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

Directions

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. 

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