Southwestern Pasta & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 1/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
    1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
    8 green onions, chopped
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon cumin
    2 1/4 cups nonfat milk
    1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
    4 slices center-cut bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
    2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
Preparation
    Cook pasta according to package directions.
    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, and chipotle pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted.
    Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Stir in bacon and cilantro. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

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