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Creamy Date Pasta
A unique Mexican-inspired dish, combining the sweetness of dates with a rich and creamy sauce.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●8 oz whole wheat pastapreferably bowtie or penne
- ●1 cup oozy cheesesuch as mozzarella or Monterey Jack
- ●1/4 cup datespitted and chopped
- ●2 tbsp mediterranean olive oilfor sautéing
- ●to taste iwholesome salt
- ●chopped fresh cilantrooptional for garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped dates and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are caramelized and fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the oozy cheese until melted and smooth.
- 5
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the date and cheese mixture.
- 6
Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 7
Season with salt to taste, then garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
- 8
Serve hot and enjoy!