Tex-Mex Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces cavatappi pasta
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Preheat broiler and position the rack so that a 1 1/2 quart baking dish will be 4\" from the heat source.
Cook pasta in salted water according to pkg. directions; drain.
In same pot, heat sauce with cumin, chili and garlic powders, and pepper over low heat.
Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese has melted.
Add drained pasta.
Transfer to ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking or casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.