Tuna pasta with lemon cream sauce Recipe

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Tuna pasta with lemon cream sauce
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cook your pasta according to directions, drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking water.
  2. Return the pasta and cooking water to the saucepan and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the flour.
  5. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds, then remmove from the heat.
  6. Slowly add the lemon juice, stirring and bring to the boil over medium heat.
  7. Allow to cool a little, then add the cream.
  8. Add the cream mixture, tuna, olives, capers, parsley, 3/4 of the lemon rind, and salt and pepper to the pasta.
  9. Toss over a low heat until well combined.
  10. Spoon into serving bowls and sprinkle with the remaining lemon rind.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 274.97 Kcal (1151 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.93g 37%
Cholesterol 22.64mg 8%
Sodium 647.39mg 27%
Potassium 167.28mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.16g 4%
Sugars 0.95g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 5%
Protein 2.98g 6%
Vitamin C 26.1mg 44%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 83.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.54 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.88g 37%
Cholesterol 13.14mg 8%
Sodium 375.6mg 27%
Potassium 97.05mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.47g 4%
Sugars 0.55g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 5%
Protein 1.73g 6%
Vitamin C 15.2mg 44%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 48.6mg 8%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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