Pasta with Tuna, Tomatoes & Artichokes

Health Highlights

Ingredients

3 tbsp	Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup	Red onion (chopped)
1 tbsp	Garlic (chopped)
1 dash	Hot pepper (chili) flakes
1 1/2 can (19oz)	Whole tomato, canned (squished up)
1 dash	Granulated sugar
1 can drained	White tuna, canned in water, drained
1 can (13.5 oz)	Artichoke hearts, canned (drained, halved)
1 dash	Salt
1 dash	Black pepper
454 gm	Pasta, Farfalle, dry
1/4 cup	Parsley, Italian, fresh (chopped)

Warm oil in a pot over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until softened.
Add garlic and chili flakes and sauté 1 minute longer.
Add tomatoes and sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes or until flavors have come together.
Add tuna and artichokes and simmer gently for 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving a little water.
Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy!

Nutritional Highlight:

Tuna is a great source of protein and Omega 3's.

Calories 653

Calories from fat 122

Calories from saturated fat 19.5

Total Fat 13.6 g

Saturated Fat 2.2 g

Trans Fat 0.0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat 8.1 g

Cholesterol 17.3 mg

Sodium 818 mg

Potassium 1112 mg

Total Carbohydrate 109 g

Dietary Fiber 12.0 g

Sugars 11.0 g

Protein 29.6 g