Tex Mex Fusilli Recipes

Steps:

• Cook Pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in flour until blended.
• Gradually whisk in Milk and salt, making sure there are no lumps.
• Stir and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low, add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
• Stir in chicken or ham, corn, green onions and salsa; heat through.
• To serve, drain pasta; turn into a large bowl.
• Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with additional grated Cheddar cheese, if desired.

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a medium size casserole dish.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water until just al dente; drain and set aside.
• In a skillet heat butter over medium heat.
• Add in chicken, onion and garlic; cook for about 4 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned.
• Add in red bell pepper and peas; cook stirring occasionally or until veggies are just crisp-tender.
• Mix in cream cheese, broth, wine, basil, seasoned salt and pepper; cook stirring until the cream cheese has melted.
• Toss in the cooked pasta.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubble.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese and return to oven to melted.