Penne with Cheese sauce

This was my own creation. You might have to play with the spices if you like it more flavourful, my hubby added hot peppers and Parmesan cheese. My kids prefer more bland pasta so this was a big hit.


To feed 8 you will need

2 bags of Tinkyada Penne noodles
4 cups of milk
1.5 cups of cheese
3 tbsp cornstarch
small can stewed tomatoes
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1tsp each - garlic powder, oregano, parsley and pepper

Cook chicken, cut into bite size pieces and put aside then cook noodles to al dente as per directions. Make cheese sauce while pasta is cooking.

Cheese sauce
In separate pot heat 3.5 cups milk to almost boiling.
In blender ( I use a magic bullet) blend cornstarch, spices and remainder half cup of milk until smooth.
Once milk in pot gets close to boiling point remove from heat and slowly add spice mixture. This will thicken very quickly so use a whisk. Once mixture has been added completely slowly add cheese. Whisk until all cheese has been added and melted.

Add cooked chicken and drained stewed tomatoes to pasta

Add cheese sauce and cook on low for 10 minutes

And serve. My kids gobbled this up!