Queso Mac

Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces) cavatappi pasta
• 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced chiles
• 12 ounces prepared queso/queso blanco

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté the onions and peppers in olive oil until tender.
3. Season the sautéed peppers and onions with Adobo and black pepper.
4. Add the diced chiles to the peppers and onions and cook a couple minutes until heated through.
5. To the cooked and drained pasta, add the sautéed vegetables and prepared queso, stirring until well combined.
6. Cook for a few minutes over low heat until everything is heated through.
7. Enjoy hot alongside your favorite protein (works well as a side for grilled meats).