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Cheese sauce for pasta

Cheese sauce for pasta
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Ingredient Information

Name

Cheese sauce for pasta

Category

Lácteos

Popularity

2 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Cheese sauce for pasta is a delicious creamy preparation based on melted cheeses that is commonly used to accompany different types of pasta, from spaghetti to fettuccine or penne. Its smooth texture and intense flavor provide a rich creaminess that instantly enhances any pasta dish.

This type of sauce has its roots in Italian cuisine, where cheeses such as Parmesan, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, or Ricotta are the stars of traditional pasta recipes. Over time, cheese sauce became popular globally, adapting to different tastes and regions by incorporating local cheese varieties.

Regarding its properties, cheese sauce is an important source of protein and calcium, essential nutrients for bone and muscle health. However, due to its dairy and fat content, it is recommended to consume it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

In different Hispanic American countries, cheese sauce for pasta may also be known as cheddar sauce, creamy cheese sauce, or, more generally, white sauce with cheese. These variants name similar preparations that serve the same purpose in traditional and homemade recipes.

Nutritional Properties

0.5g
fiber
450mg
sodium
150mg
calcium
15mcg
folate
120mg
potassium
3g
sugars
150
calories
0mcg
lycopene
5g
proteins
0.5mg
vitamin c
12g
total fats
6g
saturated fats
7g
carbohydrates

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