South of the Border Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup ziti pasta
4 oz fat free cream cheese ( neufchatel)
1 tbsp minced jalapeno
1 -2 tbsp minced cilantro
1 tsp garlic, minced
3 tbsp green onions, chopped
1/2 cup spinach, chopped and cooked
1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 tbsp low-fat sour cream
salt

Directions:

In a bowl, bring cream cheese to room temperature to soften.
Add minced jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, green onions chopped, spinach, milk, sour cream, and pinch of salt.
Mix well.
Warm over *low heat* while cooking pasta.
DO NOT BOIL or BURN!
Cook pasta al dente; drain and let it cool a bit.
Add to cream cheese sauce and mix well.
Serve sprinkle with more cilantro, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	214.75 Kcal (899 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.2g	3%
Cholesterol	10.43mg	3%
Sodium	463.49mg	19%
Potassium	387.37mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.06g	3%
Sugars	5.41g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	12.51g	25%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	326mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.84 Kcal (330 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.81g	3%
Cholesterol	3.83mg	3%
Sodium	170.15mg	19%
Potassium	142.2mg	8%
Total Carbs	3.69g	3%
Sugars	1.99g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	9%
Protein	4.59g	25%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	119.7mg	33%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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