Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  1 tsp
• broccoli
  2 c
• cavatappi pasta
  8 oz
• cheddar cheese
  1 c
• cream cheese
  1 oz
• crispy fried onions
  ½ cup
• garlic powder
  1 tsp
• jalapeño
  1 unit
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• salt
  1 tsp
• scallions
  3 unit
• sour cream
  ¼ cup
• tuscan heat spice
  1 tsp
• vidalia onion paste
  1 tbsp
• white cheddar cheese
  1 c

🍳 Cookware

• large pan

1. 1

   cavatappi pasta tuscan heat spice white cheddar cheese garlic powder jalapeño scallions crispy fried onions cheddar cheese sour cream cream cheese broccoli vidalia onion paste olive oil salt black pepper

   cavatappi pasta: 8 oz, tuscan heat spice: 1 tsp, white cheddar cheese: 1 c, garlic powder: 1 tsp, jalapeño: 1 unit, scallions: 3 unit, crispy fried onions: ½ cup, cheddar cheese: 1 c, sour cream: ¼ cup, cream cheese: 1 oz, broccoli: 2 c, vidalia onion paste: 1 tbsp, olive oil: 1 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Finely dice jalapeño, removing ribs and seeds for less heat.
3. 3

   Once water is boiling, add cavatappi pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ⏱️ 10 minutes . Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
4. 4

   While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, scallion whites, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and as much jalapeño as you like. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender ⏱️ 5 minutes . Reduce heat to low; stir in white cheddar cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, vidalia onion paste, garlic powder, half the tuscan heat spice, and ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened ⏱️ 2 minutes . Turn off heat.
5. 5

   Stir drained cavatappi pasta into pan with sauce until thoroughly coated. Taste and season with salt and black pepper if desired.