Protein-Packed Tuna Pasta

Name: Protein-Packed Tuna Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 ounces whole wheat pasta, cooked, drained; 5 ounces olives, chopped; 5 ounces canned tuna, drained; 2 1/2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 3 carrots, grated; 1 cucumber, seeds removed and grated; 2 tomatoes, chopped

Submitted by English_Rose

"Most kids love tuna and pasta and this is a good way to make sure they are getting their nutrients."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 5

ingredients

5 ounces whole wheat pasta, cooked, drained
5 ounces olives, chopped
5 ounces canned tuna, drained
2 ¹⁄₂ ounces parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
For the salad
3 carrots, grated
1 cucumber, seeds removed and grated
2 tomatoes, chopped

directions

Place the cooked penne into a large bowl with all the other ingredients (the residual heat from the pasta will heat the other ingredients to give you a warm pasta dish).
Place the grated carrot, cucumber and chopped tomatoes into a separate bowl and mix together.
Serve both bowls of salad together at the table.

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English_Rose

United Kingdom

I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)

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