Easy Tuna Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 oz whole wheat penne
4 (5 oz) cans tuna in water (3 cans drained , 1 with the water)
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 onion
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt , to taste
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
2 -3 tbsp canola oil

Directions:

Saute the crushed red pepper, onion, and bell pepper in oil for a few minutes then add the chopped spinach. Once wilted, add the cans of tuna, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked pasta and serve warm. **For a cold tuna salad, add light mayo and mustard and serve on a bed of greens.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	350.24 Kcal (1466 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.79g	17%
Cholesterol	10.21mg	3%
Sodium	665.16mg	28%
Potassium	160.06mg	3%
Total Carbs	50.18g	17%
Sugars	3.39g	14%
Dietary Fiber	6.87g	27%
Protein	14.3g	29%
Vitamin C	33.3mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	15.3mg	85%
Calcium	35.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	191.56 Kcal (802 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.9g	17%
Cholesterol	5.58mg	3%
Sodium	363.8mg	28%
Potassium	87.54mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.44g	17%
Sugars	1.86g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.76g	27%
Protein	7.82g	29%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	8.4mg	85%
Calcium	19.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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