South Of The Border Pasta Recipe

Name: South Of The Border Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a bowl, bring cream cheese to room temperature to soften.
2
Add minced jalapenos, cilantro, garlic, green onions chopped, spinach, milk, sour cream, and pinch of salt.
3
Mix well.
4
Warm over *low heat* while cooking pasta.
5
DO NOT BOIL or BURN!
6
Cook pasta al dente; drain and let it cool a bit.
7
Add to cream cheese sauce and mix well.
8
Serve sprinkle with more cilantro, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup ziti pasta, 4 ounces fat free cream cheese (Neufchatel), 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, 1 -2 tablespoon minced cilantro, and more.

Yes, South Of The Border Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

South Of The Border Pasta

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