Tuna Pomodoro

Inspired by the Italian dish spaghetti al tonno e pomodoro, this quick and healthy pasta became a staff favorite at EatingWell. If you keep canned tuna and whole-wheat pasta on hand, you’ll do what we did: return to this quick meal again and again.

Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

(Make 4 serves)

Amount Per Serving (about 1 cup each): 349 Calories, 22 g. Protein, 50 g. Carbohydrates, 0 g added Sugars, 9 g. Dietary Fiber, 8 g. Fat ( 1 g. sat , 6 g. mono ), 27 mg. Cholesterol, 33 mg. Sodium, 139 mg. Potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (60% daily value), Magnesium (21% dv).
Carbohydrate Servings: 3
Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 very lean meat, 1 fat

Ingredients

• 8 oz. of whole-wheat spaghetti
• 2 Tbsp. of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. of minced garlic
• 2 anchovies, minced (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. of crushed red pepper, or to taste
• 1 can (28 oz.) of diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz.) of chunk light tuna, drained and flaked (see Note)
• 2 Tbsp. of thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in large-size non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and cook garlic, stirring, about 1 min until fragrant.
• Add anchovies (if using), crushed red pepper and cook about 30 seconds more.
• Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 8 min.
• Stir in tuna and cook about 2 min more, until it is incorporated into sauce and heated through.
• Divide spaghetti evenly among 4 plates, top with sauce and garnish with basil. Serve hot.
• Note: Chunk light tuna, which comes from the smaller skipjack or yellowfin, has less mercury than canned white albacore tuna. The FDA/EPA advises that women who are or might become pregnant, nursing mothers and young children consume no more than 6 oz. of albacore a week; up to 12 oz. of canned light tuna is considered safe.

Source : EatingWell

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