Creamy Tuna Pasta Skillet
Prepared from start to finish in one pan, this recipe is a weeknight winner. As a bonus, parents can use this recipe to introduce their family to Swiss chard, a nutritious leafy green vegetable that often gets passed by in the produce aisle.
| Serves/Makes: | 4 |
| Preparation Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 13 Minutes |
| Time to Table: | 28 Minutes |
Creamy Tuna Pasta Skillet Ingredients
| 2 cups (500 mL) | each dry elbow macaroni and water |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | milk |
| 1 can (284 mL) | Low Fat Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup |
| 2 cans (170 g each) | Clover Leaf Flaked Light Tuna in Water, drained |
| 1/2 cup (125 mL) | finely chopped onion |
| 1/3 cup (75 mL) | prepared sun-dried tomato pesto |
| 1 | large clove garlic, minced |
| 4 cups (1 L) | chopped Swiss Chard leaves |
| 1 | ripe tomato, seeded and chopped |
| Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) |
Preparation
- Combine pasta, water and milk in a large, deep skillet with a tight fitting lid; set over high heat. Bring to a boil; boil for 3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the condensed soup, tuna, onion, pesto and garlic; mix in well. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking to the pan, for 5 minutes. Stir in Swiss chard and tomato. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese (if using) . Makes 4 serving.
- Tips:
- Swiss chard can be replaced with other leafy greens such as chopped spinach or arugula.
- Although this recipe calls for Swiss chard leaves only, don't waste the stems. Chopped leftover stems can be added to soups, stews, stir-fries or sauces.
Nutrients Per Serving
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CLAIMS PER SERVING- Trans Fat Free - High Source of Fibre - Excellent Source of Protein - Excellent Source of Vitamin A - Excellent Source of Vitamin C - Source of vitamin D - Good Source of Calcium - Excellent Source of Iron |
