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Tuna Pasta

Cost/Serving: $0.95
Yield:[4 servings] / Serving Size = 1ΒΌ cup
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti or other pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup chopped zucchini or broccoli
1½ cups tomato-based spaghetti/pasta sauce
1 (5- or 6-ounce) can tuna, drained
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:
1. Cook spaghetti according to the package, drain.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add onion and zucchini or broccoli. Cook until softened.
3. Stir in tomato-based spaghetti/pasta sauce. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Add drained tuna into the sauce mixture. Stir just enough to heat the tuna.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Stir the pasta and the sauce mixture until mixed together uniformly. Garnish with Parmesan cheese (if using).
6. Serve hot.

This recipe is used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program

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