Tuna and Broccoli Penne
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Spaghetti Tuna
Serves4
Prep Time30 min
Time to Table30 min
Bring home the taste of Italy with this kid friendly meal.
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Ingredients
3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil, divided
1/4 cup (50 mL) coarsely chopped onion
1 can (796 mL) diced tomatoes
salt and pepper
2 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
2 cans (80 g each) or 1 can (142 g) Clover Leaf Flaked Light Tuna in Olive Oil tri-pack or Flaked Light Tuna in Olive Oil & Chili Pepper tri-pack or Flaked Light Tuna in Olive Oil
1 lb (454 g) spaghetti or linguine
PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil in saucepan, over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stir until softened, about 3 mins. Add tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low and simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 mins.
- Flake the tuna into the tomato sauce. Cover and simmer to heat through, 8 to 10 mins. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; then toss pasta with remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil and sauce. Serve immediately.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 630 | |
| Fat | 16 g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 13% | |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | |
| Sodium | 135 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 92 g | 31% |
| Fibre | 6 g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7 g | |
| Protein | 28 g | |
| Vitamin A | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 35% | |
| Calcium | 4% | |
| Iron | 30% |
Claims per serving
| Low in Cholesterol | Very High Source of Fibre |
| Source of Protein | Good Source of Vitamin A |
| Excellent Source of Vitamin C | Excellent Source of Iron |
