One-Pot Tuna Pasta
For the ultimate in convenience, the pasta and the sauce for this great streamlined dish are cooked together in the same pot, and chunks of canned tuna are stirred in just before serving. You can have a delicious home-cooked meal even on the busiest weeknight!
Credit: ILovePasta.org
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
* 2 1/2 cups water
* 2 chicken bouillon cubes
* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 teaspoon fresh basil
* 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
* 1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos
* 1 (9-ounce) package frozen cut green beans
* 1 cup skim milk
* 4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
* 1 large can white albacore tuna packed in water, drained
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
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 pimentos. Stir diced pimentos, 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.
