Yield: 4 Servings | Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup

Cost/Serving: $0.95

Ingredients:

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti or other pasta

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped zucchini or broccoli 

1 1/2 cups tomato-based spaghetti, pasta sauce 

1 (5-6 ounce) can tuna, drained 

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)

 

Directions: 

  1. Cook spaghetti according to the package, drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add onion and zucchini or broccoli. Cook until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato-based spaghetti/pasta sauce. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Add drained tuna into sauce mixture. Stir just enough to heat the tuna.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Stir the pasta and the sauce mixture until mixed together uniformly. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if using. Serve hot.

 

This recipe is used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 6, Serving size: 1/2 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 30mg, Total Carbohydrates 26g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 16g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 3g

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