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    Cheese Tortellini with Tuna


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    Recipe Introduction


    servings 4
    points 3

    List of Ingredients




    1 tuna steak (about 6 ounces) or (1 can (6-oz) tuna packed in water, drained, omit step one)
    1 package (9 ounces) uncooked refrigerated reduced-fat cheese tortellini
    Nonstick cooking spray
    1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
    1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
    1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
    1/2 cup evaporated skimmed milk
    2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    Recipe



    1. Grill or broil tuna 4 inches from heat source until fish just begins to flake, about 7 to 9 minutes, turning once. Remove and discard skin. Cut tuna into chunks; set aside.

    2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.

    3. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add bell peppers, onion and fennel seeds; cook over medium heat until crisp-tender.

    4. Whisk together milk, flour, mustard and black pepper in small bowl until smooth; add to skillet. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in tuna and pasta; reduce heat to low and simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.



    Nutrients per Serving
    (1/4 of total recipe)
    Calories 180
    Calories from Fat 19 %
    Total Fat 4 g
    Saturated Fat 2 g
    Cholesterol 21 mg
    Carbohydrate 21 g
    Fiber 3 g
    Protein 16 g
    Sodium 160 mg



 

 

 


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