Cheesy Tuna Mac

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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.



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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