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Cheesy Tuna Mac

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces reduced-fat reduced-sodium cheese spread, cut into cubes
1 can (6 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked

PREPARATION:

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
  2. Melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, paprika and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  3. Add cheese spread; cook and stir until cheese melts. Combine tuna and pasta in medium bowl; pour sauce mixture over tuna mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional paprika.
This recipe appears in: Fish
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 21 g
Cholesterol 34 mg
Saturated Fat 3 g
Total Fat 10 g
Calories from Fat 32 %
Calories 284
Protein 27 g
Sodium 448 mg
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
Meat 3
Starch 1-1/2

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