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Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas
A quick and easy kid-friendly pasta recipe, this Stovetop Tuna Mac and Cheese is sure to be a family favorite weeknight dinner!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can albacore tuna in olive oil (drained)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare the cheese sauce in a medium saucepot by melting the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper and cook until flour dissolves into the butter, about 60 seconds, whisking frequently.
- Pour in the milk and bring the mixture to a low boil, whisking occasionally.
- Add in the shredded cheese and stir until melted; remove from heat.
- Drain pasta and return to large pot. Pour in the cheese sauce and stir until pasta is evenly coated.
- Stir the peas into the pasta as well as the tuna and heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Divide between four bowls to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
31.5g
(63%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12.3g
(62%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13.7g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
793mg
(33%)
Fiber
6.8g
(27%)
Sugar
5.3g
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 31.5g | 63% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3g | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.7g | 81% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 793mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 6.8g | 27% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.