Tex-Mex Macaroni And Cheese

• 12 ounces cavatappi pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. Preheat broiler and position the rack so that a 1 1/2 quart baking dish will be 4" from the heat source.
2. Cook pasta in salted water according to pkg. directions; drain.
3. In same pot, heat sauce with cumin, chili and garlic powders, and pepper over low heat.
4. Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese has melted.
5. Add drained pasta.
6. Transfer to ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking or casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

cavatappi pasta, alfredo sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic, black pepper, tomatoes, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tex-mex-macaroni-and-cheese-200172 (may not work)