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Cheesy Monterey Jack Rotini

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Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. rotini pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and place into a large bowl. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant. Add flour and cook for a minute to brown. Whisk in milk, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the sauce has thickened and the cheese is fully melted. Mix sauce with cooked pasta.