Southwestern Mac N Cheese

Not only is this simple to make but it's a crowd pleaser. If you love salsa con queso, then you will LOVE this mac n cheese!

Ingredients:

- 1/2 jar Salsa Con Queso
- 1/4 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 pound mini shells
- 1/4 onion, diced
- olive oil
- 4 basil leaves, choppped
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- crushed red pepper

To Make:

Salt a pot of water and cook pasta for 7-8 minutes until al-dente.

Saute the onions and peppers on medium high heat in olive oil for about 8 minutes, until tender. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.

Drain the pasta, do not rinse. Add directly into the veggies. Mix in 1/2 jar of Salsa Con Queso and top with fresh basil. Serve and ENJOY!