Tuna and Peas Pasta Salad

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 lb. pastaMay use whole grain pasta
4 cups canned tuna water packed, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, mincedWashed, peeled and minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 9 minutes, or as package directsReserve 1 cup of cooking water; drain pasta
2In a large  bowl  add garlic and  tuna. Flake tuna.
3Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, olive oil and pepper.
4Toss to coat. Add pasta and peas. Gently toss. Chill. 
5Top with Parmesan cheese just before serving.
6Serve chilled

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates