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The Cheese Thing
Photo: Alexander Maasch

The Cheese Thing

6 ingredients 8 - 10 servings openrecipes
The Cheese Thing

"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."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

512
Calories
16g
Protein
22g
Fat
62g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup low fat margarine
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded reduced fat Colby cheese
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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