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Tuna Pasta Toss
Serves4
Prep Time9 min
cook Time
6 min
Time to Table15 min
This speedy pasta recipe is a novel change from heavier Bolognese or creamy sauced pastas. Roasted red peppers from a jar combined with the tanginess of the lemon pepper tuna make a delicious shortcut pasta sauce that requires no simmering time.
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Ingredients
1 package (box) (375 g) whole-wheat spaghettini
1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas
1 cup (250 mL) drained, sliced roasted red peppers
1/2 cup (125 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth
1/4 cup (50 mL) lightly packed fresh parsley leaves (approx.)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans (85 g each) Clover Leaf Flaked Light Tuna -Lemon and Pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) coarsely shredded Parmesan cheese
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PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Add the peas at the end of the specified pasta cooking time. Drain the pasta and peas and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, purée the peppers with the broth, parsley and garlic in a food processor or blender until smooth. Toss the hot pasta and peas with the roasted red pepper sauce and tuna. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving. Makes 4 servings.
Tips:
- 1.Substitute 12 oz (375 g) of any dry pasta and adjust the cooking time as the package specifies.
- 2.Add the nutritional benefits of leafy greens by tossing baby spinach or arugula with the final ingredients.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 | |
| Fat | 7 g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 18% | |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | |
| Sodium | 410 mg | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g | 11% |
| Fibre | 7 g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3 g | |
| Protein | 21 g | |
| Vitamin A | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 100% | |
| Calcium | 20% | |
| Iron | 15% |
Claims per serving
| Very High Source of Fibre | Source of Protein |
| Good Source of Vitamin A | Excellent Source of Vitamin C |
| Good Source of Calcium | Good Source of Iron |
