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Tuna Pasta

This lightened up tuna pasta recipe is creamy and delicious without the guilt! Plus it uses one skillet so clean up is a breeze.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 406kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta shells
  • 2 tsp light butter
  • 5 oz high-quality tuna in brine 1 can, drained
  • 1/2 white medium onion minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup 1% milk
  • 3 cups peas frozen
  • 1/4 cup light jack cheese
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Dice up an onion into small pieces.
    dice up an onion
  • Heat the butter over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until fragrant, then cook over low heat until translucent.
    cook in the onions in the butter over medium high heat
  • Add the pasta, peas, vegetable broth, and milk to the pan with onions. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.
    Add the pasta and peas to the pan
  • Cook for 20 - 22 minutes, stirring regularly, until the pasta is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed to create a creamy sauce. If a little dry, add some more 1% milk.
    Cook the Pasta
  • Stir in the light jack cheese until melted.
    Stir in the cheese
  • Gently toss in the drained tuna, and stir until combined.
  • Separate and add to bowls. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    creamy tuna pasta

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1314IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 3mg