Cheesy Pasta Pea Bake
- 12 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Dash hot pepper sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and cornstarch until blended. Gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add peas, jalapeno, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; simmer for 1 minute. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese until melted. Remove from the heat.
- Drain pasta; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stir in cheese sauce. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 375u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
shell pasta, mushrooms, green onions, garlic, butter, flour, cornstarch, milk, chicken broth, frozen peas, pepper, salt, pepper, hot pepper, cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese, bread crumbs
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheesy-pasta-pea-bake/ (may not work)