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Saturday, June 5, 2010

Tempting Tuna Parmesano

Ingredients:
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated fresh angel hair pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 can (6 1/2oz) white tuna in water, drained
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional cheese for serving
How to Prepare:
Fill large deep skillet 3/4 full with very hot tap water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, peel and mince garlic.

Add pasta to skillet; boil 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is firm to the bite. (do not overcook!) Drain; set aside.

Add butter and garlic to skillet; cook over medium-high heat until butter is melted and sizzling. Stir in cream, peas and salt; bring to a boil.

Break tuna into chunks and stir into skillet with 1/4 cup cheese. Return pasta to skillet; cook until heated through, tossing gently with 2 wooden spoons. Serve with additional cheese and pepper to taste.

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 1,350
Total fat: 75g.
Protein: 53g.
Carbohydrate: 115g.
Cholesterol: 272mg.
Sodium 1209mg.
Dietary fiber: 2g.

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