Friday, July 4, 2008

Twisted Mac Chicken & Cheese

HARD ROCK CAFE'S TWISTED MAC CHICKEN & CHEESE

2 cups cavatappi pasta (any pasta works)
1/3 cup whole milk
4 oz Velveeta
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 cup shredded Monterrey jack
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup diced roasted red bell pepper
2 tsp seasoned breadcrumbs (Italian style)
2 tsp grated Parmesan
1/4 tsp finely minced parsley
1. Use a large saucepan to cook pasta following the directions on the package, then drain
2. Combine milk, Velveeta, cheddar cheese, jack cheese, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in the same saucepan, and heat over low heat for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Add pasta and roasted pepper to the pan, and then toss to coat pasta.
3. Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and parsley in small bowl.
4. Pour pasta into a serving bowl and then sprinkle Parmesan breadcrumbs over the top.
Serves 4