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Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus drizzling
- Salt and pepper
- 1 package chorizo, casings removed and finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk, warm
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded Monterey pepper jack
- 1 cup sharp white Cheddar
- 1 (2.7-ounce) can fried onions
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook the pasta in salted, boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
Add the cherry tomatoes to a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until visibly plump and softened.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Saute the chorizo in a saute pan until crisp. Remove.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil. Continue to whisk constantly. Stir while adding the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the cheese; reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases.
Pour the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Add to a 3-quart casserole dish. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes. Top with reserved cheese and the fried onions. Bake for 35 minutes. Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking if refrigerated.
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By I LUV PASTA
New Jersey
on February 22, 2012
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Thought it was good but just not outstanding. Definitely tasty. Very different from most mac and cheese recipes I tried, especially with the kind of pasta used and the cheese used (Monteray Jack!. I wasn't a huge fan of the chorizo sausage, ended up picking mine out of my macaroni on my plate. But it made it very different. As did the addition of cherry tomatoes. If you're looking for something very different from the standard mac and cheese, you got to try this one. Don't leave out those fried onions on top, they make a delicious crunchy topping.
By feeder01
cleveland oh
on January 02, 2012
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made it last week it was great a true comfort dish will make again full of flavor better after it sits over night seems to gell all flavors together family loved it its a keeper makes me look like pro at my house gota try it you will love it great for partys holidays or just family night
By rookiecookie115
Long Island
on December 12, 2011
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This dish was amazing! My 7- year old daughter loved it as did my wife- great for all ages! A definite comfort food dish. Going to make for my holiday party- know it will be a hit! The only thing I will do differently next time I make it is add more chourico and make sure I have all the ingredients ready to add when making the cheese sauce bc you have to stir constantly.
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