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Salsa Mac and Cheese

freshlyhomecooked

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. elbow pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded tex-mex cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and place into a large bowl. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for a minute until browned.
  • Pour in milk, salsa, cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook over medium heat, while whisking constantly until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened. Mix sauce with cooked pasta.