Cheesy Tuna Mac
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces reduced-fat reduced-sodium cheese spread, cut into cubes
1 can (6 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
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Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
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Melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, paprika and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
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Add cheese spread; cook and stir until cheese melts. Combine tuna and pasta in medium bowl; pour sauce mixture over tuna mixture; toss to coat. Garnish with additional paprika, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Nutrients per Serving:
Calories 284 (32% of calories from fat)
Total Fat 10g
Protein 27g
Carbohydrate 21g
Cholesterol 34mg
Sodium 448mg
Dietary Fiber 1g
Saturated Fat 3g
Calcium 9mg
Iron 1mg
Vitamin A 88
Vitamin C 1mg
Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch/Bread, 3 Lean Meat
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