One pot tuna pasta

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 ounces Elbow Macaroni OR Medium Shells OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked
2½ cup Water
2 Chicken bouillon cubes
⅛ teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Fresh basil leaves
1 4-oz. jar pimento
9 ounces Frozen cut green beans
1 cup Skim milk
4 ounces Low-fat Cheddar cheese grated
6⅛ ounce Canned white albacore tuna (packed in water), drained
¼ cup Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Bring water, bouillon cubes, pepper and basil leaves to a boil in a 4-quart pot. Gradually add pasta so that water continues to boil.

Cover and simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, dice pimento. Stir diced pimento, green beans and milk into pot; cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until pasta and beans are tender. Stir in cheese, tuna and parsley until cheese is melted.

Serve immediately.

Each serving provides: 288 Calories; 27⅘ g Protein; 35⅖ g Carbohydrates; 3.7 g Fat; 22.3 mg Cholesterol; 783 mg Sodium.

Calories from Fat: 12%

Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)

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