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  • Cheese Tortellini With Tuna

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    Cheese Tortellini With Tuna
    Servings: 4
    by Global Cookbook
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    Ingredients

    • 1 x tuna steak - (abt 6 ounce) see * Note
    • 1 pkt refrigerated reduced-fat cheese tortellini - (9 ounce) Nonstick cooking spray as needed
    • 1 c. finely-minced red bell pepper
    • 1 c. finely-minced green bell pepper
    • 1/4 c. finely-minced onion
    • 3/4 tsp fennel seeds crushed
    • 1/2 c. evaporated skimmed lowfat milk
    • 2 tsp all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
    • 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper

    Directions

    1. * Note: Substitute 1 (6-oz) can tuna packed in water, liquid removed, for tuna steak. Omit step 1.
    2. Grill or possibly broil tuna 4 inches from heat source till fish just begins to flake, about 7 to 9 min, turning once. Remove and throw away skin. Cut tuna into chunks; set aside.
    3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
    4. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add in bell peppers, onion and fennel seeds; cook over medium heat till crisp-tender.
    5. Whisk together lowfat milk, flour, mustard and black pepper in small bowl till smooth; add in to skillet. Cook till thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in tuna and pasta; reduce heat to low and simmer till heated through, about 3 min. Serve immediately.
    6. This recipe yields 4 servings.
    7. Comments: Cheese tortellini and tuna both provide good sources of protein. Add in a green salad to complete this delicious meal.

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