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

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

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.

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