Penny Saver Tuna Pasta for Two

This delicious, light tuna pasta is quick and easy to prepare after a long day. This meal will provide you with all four food groups, and it won’t cost you much! Tuna is an excellent choice as it contains protein, omega 3’s, and selenium while being low in overall calories and fat.
Tip: Choose whole grain pasta to increase dietary fibre.

Ingredients:

1% Milk 1 cup + 2 Tbsp 280mL
Cream of mushroom soup 1 can 284 mL
Tuna 2 cans 370g
Macaroni, dry 1 cup 250 mL
Frozen peas ½ cup 125 mL
Red and green peppers, chopped ½ cup 125 mL
Shredded cheese (optional) 1/3 cup 80 mL

Directions:

  1. Cook pasta in boiling water as indicated on package.
  2. Mix milk, soup, tuna, and frozen peas, and peppers in a separate pot.
  3. Combine cooked pasta with tuna mixture.
  4. Sprinkle with low-fat shredded cheese if desired (note: shredded cheese is not included in nutrition facts label).

Makes 2 servings (278g / serving). 1 serving = 1/2 recipe