Tuna Italiano

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 white onion, diced
1 cup water
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute garlic in oil until golden. Stir in onion and water and cook until onion is soft. Stir in the tuna with its oil, olives, beans, garlic salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer while pasta is cooking.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss pasta with tuna mixture, top with Romano and serve. Makes 6 servings

Nutritional Information: Calories 629, Protein 28g, Total Fat 26g, Sodium 913mg, Cholesterol 34mg, Carbohydrates 73g, Fiber 7g

See also:
Cooking with Canned Tuna
Belly Byte: Tuna in a Pouch
Low Calorie Italian Tuna Salad
Low Calorie Tuna and Macaroni Casserole Siciliana
Provolone Tuna Melts
Tuna: An Almost Perfect Food!

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