SOUTH OF THE BORDER PASTA

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Lovely low-fat pasta with a south-of-the-border kick. Adapted from a foodie website. Posted for ZWT3.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup ziti pasta
4 ounces fat free cream cheese (Neufchatel)
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 -2 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/2 cup spinach, chopped and cooked
1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon low-fat sour cream
salt

Steps:

  • 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.

MUNIB SHAH
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I love the smoky flavor that the chipotle peppers add to this dish.


Zakir Ktk
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.


John Velasco
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Sxxcc Ddf
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tarek Mahmoud
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of chicken in this recipe. It turned out great!


Sawg Rahim
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of the chicken, corn, and black beans.


Rishav Arya
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Olivia Tetteh
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shagor
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in this recipe. It turned out great!


Iviwe Kobese
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Sohel Rana sm
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra veggies to make it even healthier.


SK Rehan Khan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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