Spaghetti With Tuna Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 - 6 oz. can tuna packed in olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup, divided fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup, divided fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pot cheese
- 1 - 28 oz. can tomatoes, crushed
- 1 Tbs olive oil, drained from the tuna
- a pinch red pepper flakes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1243g | |
| Calories 1376 | |
| Calories from Fat 180 | 13% |
| Total Fat 20.58g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 3.21g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 1658mg | 69% |
| Potassium 3409mg | 97% |
| Total Carbs 230.95g | 62% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 54% |
| Sugars 0.32g | 0% |
| Protein 90.85g | 145% |
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