Chilli Tuna Pasta Recipe

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Chilli Tuna Pasta
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot, cook penne to taste (see packaging for details).
  2. Add oil to a deep, heavy based frying pan. Chop onion and cook in pan along with garic and chilli on high heat until oninion is soft.
  3. Add chopped sun dried tomatoes, tuna and pasta sauce.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Add pine nuts.
  6. When pasta has cooked, drain and add to frying pan along with chopped, fresh basil.
  7. Stir pasta through sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve in large, open bowl.
  9. Top with slices of fresh parmesan cheese.
  10. You can add pretty much anything to this dish - olives, egg plant, artichoke hearts, capers - even anchovy fillets are lovely.
  11. You can also remove the tuna from the dish and add 4 or 5 rashers of chopped bacon instead. This is VERY nice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 484.1 Kcal (2027 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.18g 37%
Cholesterol 24.85mg 8%
Sodium 701.28mg 29%
Potassium 646.61mg 14%
Total Carbs 23.37g 8%
Sugars 7.08g 28%
Dietary Fiber 5.25g 21%
Protein 40.3g 81%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 138.7mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.32 Kcal (692 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.26g 37%
Cholesterol 8.49mg 8%
Sodium 239.48mg 29%
Potassium 220.81mg 14%
Total Carbs 7.98g 8%
Sugars 2.42g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 21%
Protein 13.76g 81%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 18%
Calcium 47.4mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.9
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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