8 oz. Elbow Macaroni, Medium Shells or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
2 1/2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. fresh basil leaves
1 4-oz. jar pimento
1 9-oz. package frozen cut green beans
1 cup skim milk
4 oz. low-fat Cheddar cheese, grated
1 6 1/8-oz. can white albacore tuna packed in water, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Recipe
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; 27.8 g Protein; 35.4 g Carbohydrates;
3.7 g Fat; 22.3 mg Cholesterol; 783 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 12%