The Cheese Thing Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (The Cheese Thing Recipe). This recipe was given to me by a friend and coworker. She knew that I would make it low fat as soon as I read it. My family has enjoyed it with a salad and fresh bread or rolls. This may be made ahead and placed in the refrigerator for 24 hours or in the freezer for 1 month.

Brief

Servings: 9

Yield: 8 - 10 servings

The Cheese Thing Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

¼ cup low fat margarine

2 ½ cups shredded reduced fat Colby cheese

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

1 tablespoon white sugar

½ teaspoon salt

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Step 2

Stir together pasta margarine cheese diced tomatoes sugar and salt. Place in a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Step 3

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 40 to 60 minutes. The pasta will stick up and brown slightly so you may want to cover with foil.

Nutritional Information

The Cheese Thing Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:9

Calories: 338.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.2g 36%

Carbohydrates: 42g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 12.3g 19%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 18.2mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 925.4IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 5.4mg 9%

Folate: 8.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 454.9mg 46%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 33.2mg 12%

Potassium: 189mg 5%

Sodium: 679.2mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 110.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.