Name: Southwest Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Family Favorites
Ingredients: 1 jar RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Sauce; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 can (135 mL) chopped green chilies; 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, (about 4 oz.), divided; 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

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Southwest Mac & Cheese

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Family Favorites, Seasonal Favorites, Vegetarian Dishes, Side Dishes

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1 jar RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 can (135 mL) chopped green chilies
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, (about 4 oz.), divided
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

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Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1 jar RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 can (135 mL) chopped green chilies
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, (about 4 oz.), divided
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine sauce, water, chilies, tomatoes and 1/2 cup cheese in large bowl. Stir in uncooked macaroni. Spoon into 2-quart casserole; cover tightly with foil.
Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Cheesy Quesadillas

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 lb. leftover chicken shredded
1 medium onion chopped
1 can (4.25 oz.) chopped green chilies
1 jar RAGÚ® Tomato Garlic & Onion Sauce
8 (8-in.) soft taco-size whole wheat tortillas or flour tortillas
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella cheese, (about 8 oz.)

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Quick & Easy, Meat Dishes, Side Dishes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 lb. leftover chicken shredded
1 medium onion chopped
1 can (4.25 oz.) chopped green chilies
1 jar RAGÚ® Tomato Garlic & Onion Sauce
8 (8-in.) soft taco-size whole wheat tortillas or flour tortillas
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella cheese, (about 8 oz.)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, sauté onion until soft. Stir in chilies, chicken and ½ cup sauce; set aside.
Meanwhile, evenly brush 1 side of 4 tortillas with ½ of the olive oil. Evenly top half of a tortilla with ¼ of the cheese, chicken filling and then the remaining cheese. Fold over tortilla to close.
Sauté 5 minutes, turning over once, or until cheese is melted. To serve, cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve with remaining sauce, heated.

Recipe Notes

Tip: Use ground beef instead of shredded cooked chicken.

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