Vegetarian

Poblano Mac and Cheese takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Poblano Mac and Cheese takes 30 minutes to cook.

Poblano Mac and Cheese makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Poblano Mac and Cheese are:

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 poblano chiles (about 4 ounces) $$
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup 1% low-fat milk, divided
1 cup unsalted vegetable stock
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour $
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 ounces queso quesadilla cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro $
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking spray

Here is how you make Poblano Mac and Cheese:

1. Preheat broiler to high. 2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. 3. While pasta cooks, cut chiles in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place chile halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 6 minutes or until blackened. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly. Let stand 5 minutes. Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces. 4. Combine breadcrumbs, oil, rind, and red pepper in a bowl. Place 3/4 cup milk, stock, flour, and garlic in a saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in chiles, 1/4 cup milk, cheese, and next 4 ingredients until smooth. Stir in pasta. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square broiler-safe glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with breadcrumb mixture. Broil 1 minute or until browned.Adam Hickman, Cooking LightAPRIL 2013Serving Size: makes 4 equal servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMANDA789.

The nutritional information for Poblano Mac and Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 459.6

• Total Fat: 16.9 g
• Cholesterol: 39.3 mg
• Sodium: 572.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 58.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 21.1 g