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Pasta and Jalapeno Cheese Sauce With Fresh Salsa Recipe

Pasta and Jalapeno Cheese Sauce With Fresh Salsa Recipe

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Pasta and Jalapeno Cheese Sauce With Fresh Salsa

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Ingredients:

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5 cups rotini pasta
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp dry mustard
3 cups whole milk
3 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped (fresh or canned )
2 large tomatoes, chopped and seeded
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
2 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add pasta, boil uncovered, stirring often, until al dente. About 8 minutes.
Melt the butter in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and dry mustard, cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, continue whisking until thickened, about 6 minutes.
Drain pasta and set aside. Lightly grease 9X13 carrerole dish.
Remove sauce pan from heat, add 2 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and the jalapeno. Stir until cheese is melted, taste and add more jalapeno is desired.
Pour cheese sauce over the pasta, and toss to coat. Then pour into casserole dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly.
Mix the tomatoes, corriander, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice and seasonings.Set aside to marinate.
Remove pasta from oven, spoon the salsa over the casserole.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	590.52 Kcal (2472 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.57g	41%
Cholesterol	77.04mg	26%
Sodium	514.67mg	21%
Potassium	557.74mg	12%
Total Carbs	59.4g	20%
Sugars	10.65g	43%
Dietary Fiber	3g	12%
Protein	27.18g	54%
Vitamin C	14.7mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	224mg	1244%
Calcium	580.6mg	58%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.43 Kcal (542 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.82g	41%
Cholesterol	16.89mg	26%
Sodium	112.81mg	21%
Potassium	122.25mg	12%
Total Carbs	13.02g	20%
Sugars	2.33g	43%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	12%
Protein	5.96g	54%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	24%
Iron	49.1mg	1244%
Calcium	127.3mg	58%

* 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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