Que Pasta Mac 'n' Cheese

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 poblano chiles
• salt
• 1 lb farfalle pasta
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• pepper
• 2 1/2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese (or a mix of cheddar and queso fresco cheeses)
• 2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 lime, juice of

Recipe

• 1 preheat broiler to high. broil the poblanos on a pan until charred on all sides, 12 to 15 minutes. place in a paper bag and let cool for 10 minutes. peel, seed, and chop.
• 2 whie the poblanos are under the broiler, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water, add the pasta, and cook according to package directions.
• 3 while pasta cooks, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. add the onion and garlic and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until softened.
• 4 add the butter to the saucepan; stir to melt. whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. whisk in the chicken broth, then the milk, and bring to a simmer. season with the cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. add the cheese and melt it into the other ingredients.
• 5 toss the pasta with the sauce and the reserved poblanos. serve in shallow bowls topped with tomatoes, avocado, scallions, and the lime juice.