Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese

16 oz elbow macaroni -- uncooked

8 oz ricotta cheese

1 c heavy cream

2 cloves garlic -- chopped

: salt and pepper -- to taste 1/2 c parmesan cheese

1/2 c mozzarella cheese

1 lg jalapeno -- minced

1/2 c Green Chile Sauce (recipe

: follows) 1 TB dried red pepper threads --

: for garnish 1 bn parsley or cilantro, chopped

: for garnish Boil the macaroni until al dente and set aside. Beat the ricotta, cream, and garlic together in a medium bowl. Transfer the ricotta-cream mixture to a large skillet. Over medium heat, stir in the parmesan, mozzarella, jalapeno, and Green Chile Sauce. Add the cooked macaroni and stir the pasta until incorporated. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and transfer to wide soup bowls. Garnish with red pepper threads and parsley or cilantro. Recipe By : "Thyme in a Bottle", by Ingrid Croce From: Rooby <[email protected]: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 22:20:31 -0800 -----