Barilla® Jalapeño and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Instructions

1. 1
   Thinly slice half the jalapeño pepper; finely chop the remaining half.
2. 2
   To a small saucepan add the Creamy Alfredo sauce, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and the chopped jalapeño; warm over low, stirring frequently.
3. 3
   In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add salt to taste and the Cellentani pasta; stir gently.
4. 4
   Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cooking time; remove from heat and drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Return pasta and broccoli to pot.
5. 5
   Stir the Creamy Alfredo mixture into the pasta mixture in the pot. If needed, stir in up to 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water to reach desired consistency; serve topped with jalapeño slices.
6. 6
   Customize it: Looking for a kid-friendly version of this dish? Just eliminate the jalapeño (or stir it in after you dish up the kids’ portions).