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Pasta Shells With Tuscan Tuna Recipe

Pasta Shells With Tuscan Tuna Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz uncooked medium pasta shells (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 (7 oz) bags white albacore tuna in water

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking liquid.
Return pasta to pan. Add reserved 2 tablespoons cooking liquid, onion, and remaining ingredients; toss well.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	174.51 Kcal (731 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.54g	13%
Cholesterol	30.64mg	10%
Sodium	466.88mg	19%
Potassium	53.85mg	1%
Total Carbs	17.88g	6%
Sugars	1.42g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	2%
Protein	6.73g	13%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	14.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.98 Kcal (678 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.92g	13%
Cholesterol	28.44mg	10%
Sodium	433.36mg	19%
Potassium	49.99mg	1%
Total Carbs	16.6g	6%
Sugars	1.32g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	2%
Protein	6.24g	13%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	13.3mg	1%

* 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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