Chili Cheddar Penne

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1-1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 2/3 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
• Sliced avocado, optional

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheese, taco seasoning and salt. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into cheese sauce. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until heated through.

Stir in corn, tomatoes and chilies just until combined. Garnish with avocado if desired.