A spicy, cheesy baked pasta dish with roasted green chile flair

Ingredients:

12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups milk (whole or 2%)

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

½ tsp cumin (optional)

1 cup roasted green chiles (Hatch or Anaheim), chopped

½ cup chopped tomatoes or red bell pepper (optional)

½ cup cooked bacon or chorizo (optional for added protein)