Pasta Mexicana Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 1/2 cups uncooked farfalle ( bow tie pasta)
1 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 1/4 cups (5 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
cooking spray
4 cups (3/4-inch) sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)
2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed red bell pepper (about 2 medium)
1 cup sliced green onions

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Melt margarine in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute 30 seconds. Stir in flour, cumin, red pepper and salt; cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove the milk mixture from heat; stir in cheese. Set aside.
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add zucchini; cook 3 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook 1 minute. Combine pasta, vegetables, and onions; spoon into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon cheese sauce evenly over pasta mixture. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	188.79 Kcal (790 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.14g	3%
Cholesterol	5.9mg	2%
Sodium	165.09mg	7%
Potassium	194.04mg	4%
Total Carbs	34.25g	11%
Sugars	5.18g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	4%
Protein	7.44g	15%
Vitamin C	43.4mg	72%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	36%
Iron	133mg	739%
Calcium	159.6mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	67.84 Kcal (284 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.77g	3%
Cholesterol	2.12mg	2%
Sodium	59.32mg	7%
Potassium	69.72mg	4%
Total Carbs	12.31g	11%
Sugars	1.86g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	4%
Protein	2.67g	15%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	72%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	36%
Iron	47.8mg	739%
Calcium	57.4mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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