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Spaghetti with Tuna and Tomato Sauce

Delicious tuna spaghetti with plum tomatoes, and garlic; seasoned with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.
Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
6 oz. Canned tuna in Olive oil, drain *but not rinsed
3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
28 oz. Plum Tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
1 lb. Spaghetti
4 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions: 

Keep drained oil.
Break up Tuna with fork and set aside.
In large skillet heat 1 tbls of the olive oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes with their juice and re pepper flakes.
Break up the tomatoes with a fork.
Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
Stir in Tonno and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling water until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
Drain it and return to the pot.
Add the sauce and 3 tbls of parsley: toss to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tbls parsley and serve immediately.

Tuna Minestrone with Parmesan Cheese

A classic italian Minestrone specialty with healthy tuna!
Number of Servings: 
8
Ingredients: 
1 can (12 ounces) canned tuna, drained and chunked
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) ready-cut Italian-style tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth plus water to equal 4 cups
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
2 cups Italian-style frozen vegetables (zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, Italian green beans, lima beans)
3 cups fresh romaine lettuce, cut crosswise in 1-inch strips
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions: 

In 4-quart saucepan, combine chicken broth mixture, tomatoes with liquid, kidney beans, tomato paste, herb seasoning, salt and red pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and frozen vegetables; simmer 8 minutes. Remove from heat; add tuna and romaine. Serve with cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Information: 
Calories 150 Fat 2 g Saturated Fat .29 g Cholesterol 15.63 mg Sodium 988 mg Carbohydrate 19.63 g Diet Fiber 3.61 g Total Sugar 4.83 g Protein 15,81 g Vit C 16.69 mg Vit A 259 mcg_RE Calcium 47.94 mg Iron 1.82 mg

Creole-Style Tuna

A tasty tuna and vegetable mix to pair with rice and enjoy a hearty meal.
Number of Servings: 
6
Ingredients: 
1 can (9 ounces) canned tuna, drained and broken into chunks
1-1/2 cups cubed, peeled eggplant
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup cubed red or green bell pepper
2 stalks celery, cut diagonally into slices
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style tomatoes with juice, cut up
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 cups hot cooked rice
Instructions: 

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute eggplant, onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender. Stir in tuna, tomato paste, thyme, black pepper and red pepper until blended; cook for 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Calorie Count: 272 calories per main-dish serving; 136 calories per appetizer serving.

Nutrition Information: 
Calories 371 Fat 6.83 g Saturated Fat .65 g Cholesterol 15.63 mg Sodium 928 mg Carbohydrate 61.34 g Diet Fiber 4.74 g Total Sugar 8.68 g Protein 17.30 g Vit C 55.54 mg Vit A 248 mcg_RE Calcium 55.37 mg Iron 3.39 mg

Frittata Al Tonno

A great tuna version of the classic italian omelet.
Number of Servings: 
3
Ingredients: 
1 can (6 oz.) chunk light tuna in oil
2 small fresh tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup minced onion
1 small zucchini, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions: 

Drain oil from canned tuna; set oil aside. In medium-size frying pan, saute tomatoes, zucchini, onion, and garlic in two teaspoons of reserved oil until vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes); reduce heat. Pour remaining oil and tuna into the frying pan over vegetables; stir gently. Beat the egg whites and single yolk for half a minute and then add to pan. Mix eggs into vegetables; spread the contents evenly in pan. Sprinkle the oregano, basil, and thyme over tuna egg mixture. Cover and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to loosen the frittata from the pan. Serve when the frittata looks firm and evenly puffed. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Courtesy of Chicken of the Sea®

Tuna Chowder

Seafood Alternatives: salmon, swordfish, halibut, chilean sea bass
Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 pound yellowfin tuna steaks, skinned and cubed
1 can low-sodium chicken broth (10-3/4 ounces)
1 cup diced potatoes
1/2 cup EACH chopped onion, carrots, and celery
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions: 

In a large saucepan, mix broth with 1 can of water. Add potatoes and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove cooked potatoes from broth, reserving liquid. Puree cooked potatoes with 1/4 cup broth. Add tuna, vegetables, seasonings and pureed potatoes to remaining broth in saucepan. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until fish flakes easily. Stir in milk and heat to serving temperature without boiling. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

Light Albacore Chowder

Traditionally, chowder is a thick, hearty soup generally made with seafood, salt pork, vegetables and milk. But for all of their warmth and flavor, most chowders are quite high in fat and calories. For a low-calorie change, try this Light Albacore Chowder
Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 1/3 pounds skinless Pacific albacore loin cuts or steaks
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) chicken broth, preferably low-sodium or salt-free style
1 cup diced new potatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup each: chopped onions, carrots and celery
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions: 

Rinse albacore with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Cube fish; set aside. In medium saucepan, mix broth with 1 can of water. Place albacore in steamer tray over broth and steam 2-3 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK! Albacore should be pink in center when removed from heat. Set albacore aside.

Strain broth into large saucepan. Add potatoes and simmer until tender. Remove cooked potatoes from broth, reserving liquid. Puree cooked potatoes with 1/4 cup broth. Return with remaining broth to pot. Add thyme, basil, and vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are almost tender.

Before serving, stir in albacore and milk and heat to serving temperature without boiling. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

Source: Oregon Albacore Commission

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