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Cheesy Salsa Sauce

Updated Feb 3, 2012
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This cheesy salsa sauce made using tomatoes is a perfect Mexican accompaniment with cooked pasta.

Cheesy Salsa Sauce

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Ingredients 4
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz. mild Mexican pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed (2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup chopped Italian plum tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium nonstick saucepan, combine cheese and milk; cook over low heat until cheese is melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in tomatoes; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Stir in cilantro. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

Nutrition

290 Calories
20g Total Fat
17g Protein
11g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
1170mg
49%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
10g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
44%
44%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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