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1 1/2 pound pasta Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup whole milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
20 ounces canned green chiles Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch green onions, roughly chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and pepper, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 red onion, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup all purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
10 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (reserve 3 oz for topping) Ask a question about this ingredient
10 ounces pepperjack cheese, grated (reserve 3 oz for topping) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 red bell pepper, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 poblano pepper, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
Lightly grease a 9x13" casserole dish, and preheat the oven to 350.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until just tender, 6-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium pot, bring the milk and cream to a simmer. Add the garlic, chiles, and green onions. Simmer gently for 2-4 minutes. Cover the pot and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepPuree the mixture until smooth, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sweat until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is lightly golden, 1-2 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the milk/cream mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and thickens. Stir in the cheeses (remember to save some to sprinkle on top!) until they're nice and melted.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the pasta, peppers, and corn and toss well to fully coat in the sauce.
Ask a question about this stepPour the pasta into the casserole dish, and top with the reserved cheeses. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and heated through, 30-45 minutes. It can be assembled up to one day ahead and baked when ready.
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Nozlee is the Assistant Editor of Food52.
Oh yum! This looks awesome...