Tuna (or Salmon) Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Portion Size: 1 cup 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 lb. pastaMay use whole grain pasta
4 cups canned tuna (or salmon)Water packed, drained, flaked
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, mincedWashed, peeled and minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley flakes

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2Cook pasta until al dente, about 9 minutes, or as package directs.
3Reserve 1 cup of cooking water; drain pasta.
4Heat in a large pan over medium-low heat.
5Add garlic and sauté 1 minute; Stir in flaked tuna.
6Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
7Add pasta and remaining water; toss pasta with sauce, sprinkle with parsley . Serve hot

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