Spicy Tomato Mac 'n' Cheese

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Story Created: Nov 18, 2009 at 3:57 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 18, 2009 at 3:57 PM EDT

Ingredients

4 to 6 servings

  •  1/2 pound penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1/2 medium-sized sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) loaf Mexican-style pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed (see Options)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (see Options)

 

Directions

1.Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.

 2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add onion, and sauté 3 minutes, or until tender. Add cheese, and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Stir in sour cream, blending well.

3.Stir in tomatoes and pasta; cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

OPTIONS: To tame the spiciness, switch to regular prepared cheese product and mild diced tomatoes with green chilies. You’ll get all the flavor with just a slight kick.

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