Chili Noodles

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces noodles (medium or broad)
• 2 1/2 quarts boiling water
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon margarine, cut up
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• paprika, sprinkle

Recipe

• 1 in a large uncovered saucepan, cook noodles in boiling water, oil and salt until tender but firm, about 5-7 minutes. drain and return noodles to pot.
• 2 add chili powder, first amount of margarine and cheese. stir until margarine melts.
• 3 pour into greased 1 quart casserole dish.
• 4 melt remaining margarine in small saucepan. mix in flour and second amount of salt.
• 5 stir in milk until sauce boils and thickens. (sauce will be fairly thin) pour over noodles.
• 6 sprinkle with paprika and bake uncovered at 350f for 40 minutes.
• 7 *note: served as is, noodles will have a light coloured topping; when stirred, dish will become darker.