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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Pasta with Kashar and Strained Cheese (180 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.9 g of carbs, 18.9 g of protein, 14.8 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 34.2 µg of Selenium covers 62% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
378
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
45.9g
· 17% DV
Protein
18.9g
· 38% DV
Fat
14.8g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 19% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 8.37 g | 42% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 525 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 270 g | 567 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 300 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Pasta with Kashar and strained cheese is a cheese-based pasta dish combining Kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese, with a soft strained cheese. The Kashar melts into the pasta, while the strained cheese adds a creamy, tangy element.
Use a little reserved pasta-cooking water to make pasta with Kashar and strained cheese creamy without cream. Stir it into the hot pasta gradually with the cheeses; the starchy water helps the sauce cling instead of turning dry or grainy.
Short, ridged shapes such as fusilli or penne work especially well for pasta with Kashar and strained cheese. Their grooves hold the thick cheese mixture, although any pasta shape will work if it is cooked just until tender.
Yes, you can use mozzarella instead of Kashar in pasta with Kashar and strained cheese. Mozzarella melts and stretches but is milder, so the dish will lose some of Kashar’s distinctive savory flavor.
Yes, pasta with Kashar and strained cheese can be baked in an oven-safe dish. Mix the cooked pasta with the cheeses, top with extra Kashar, and bake until bubbling and browned; keep the pasta slightly firm before baking.
The sauce in pasta with Kashar and strained cheese can split if it gets too hot or boils. Melt the cheeses over low heat, remove the pan from the burner if needed, and stir in warm pasta water a little at a time.
Garlic, black pepper, or fresh herbs can add flavor to pasta with Kashar and strained cheese. Stir garlic into a little olive oil before combining it with the pasta, or finish the dish with parsley; taste before adding salt.
A crisp green salad or roasted vegetables pair well with pasta with Kashar and strained cheese. Their fresh, lightly acidic flavors balance the richness of the melted cheeses without competing with the dish.
Pasta with Kashar and strained cheese keeps for about 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
You can freeze pasta with Kashar and strained cheese, but the strained-cheese sauce may become grainy when thawed. Freeze it in an airtight container and reheat gently with a splash of water or milk, stirring to bring the sauce together.
Vitamins
B12
0.81µg · 34% DV
B2
0.36mg · 28% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
34µg · 62% DV
Phosphorus
369mg · 53% DV
Calcium
378mg · 38% DV
Sodium
558mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 378 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Pasta with Kashar and Strained Cheese combines cooked pasta with Kashar, a Turkish cheese that melts well, and soft strained cheese. It is an easy home-style dish rather than a single fixed regional recipe: the Kashar turns stretchy and savory while the strained cheese gives the pasta a creamy, mildly tangy coating.
In Turkey, it is usually served hot as a quick lunch or supper, often with a fresh salad. The pasta supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the cheeses contribute protein and calcium; 100 g provides 10.5 g of protein. Add vegetables and use a modest amount of cheese for a lighter plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.69g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.