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                   Pepper Confetti Macaroni & Cheese

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8       oz           Macaroni or rigatoni
                       -----SAUCE-----
  1       tb           Olive oil
  1       lg           Onion(s), finely chopped
  3                    Garlic clove(s), minced
  2                    Red bell peppers
  2                    Yellow bell peppers
  1                    Green bell pepper or
  2                    Ancho chilies for more spice
    1/4   c            Flour
  3       c            Skim milk
  1       c            (to 1 1/2 cups)
                       Feta cheese
  2       tb           Dill, chopped or
  1       tb           Dried dill
  1       tb           Dijon mustard
                       Salt and pepper
  1       d            Cayenne pepper
  1       d            Grated nutmeg
                       Cooking spray
    1/2   c            Toasted bread crumbs

 1. Bring 4 qts of lightly salted water to a rolling
 boil in a large pot. Cook the macaroni until al dente,
 about 8 min. Drain the macaroni in a colander, rinse
 with cold water to cool, and drain well. Preheat the
 oven to 400 F.

 2. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil in
 a large non-stick sauté pan. Add the onion, garlic,
 and peppers and cook over medium heat until the
 vegetables are soft and aromatic, but not brown, about
 4 min. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 min more. Stir
 in the skim milk and bring to a boil, stirring
 steadily. Simmer the sauce until thickened, about 1
 min. Stir in the cheese, dill, mustard, salt and
 pepper, cayenne and nutmeg to taste. The sauce should
 be highly seasoned.

 3. Stir the macaroni into the sauce. Spoon the mixture
 into a 8x12-inch baking dish which has been lightly
 sprayed with oil. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs.
 Bake the macaroni and cheese until bubbling, crusty,
 and golden brown, 30-40 min.

 High-Flavor, Low-Fat Pasta by Stephen Raichlen ISBN
 0-670-86581-8 pg 29-30



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