Ingredients

• 2 cups ziti noodles, cooked to preference
• 4 jalapeno peppers
• 2 ounces pancetta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3 ounces goat cheese
• 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (+ a bit more for topping)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

• Stem the jalapeno peppers and slice them lengthwise. Cook in a lightly oiled pan heated to medium about 5 minutes per side for a nice pan roast.
• While jalapenos are roasting, cook the pancetta in a small pan until it gets nice and crispy. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Heat a large pot to medium heat and add butter. Allow to melt.
• Add flour and stir to form a roux. Cook about 3 minutes to allow it to brown.
• Add milk and stir constantly to thicken.
• Add cheeses and continue to stir until cheeses are melted.
• Crumble in cooked pancetta, chili powder and pepper to taste. Stir.
• Distribute to serving bowls and top with additional chili powder, pepper, cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers.
• Serve!