Tortellini with Three-Cheese Tuna Sauce

Tortellini with Three-Cheese Tuna Sauce
Makes 4 to 5 servings

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Tortellini with Three-Cheese Tuna Sauce

Ingredients

1	pound uncooked spinach or egg, cheese-filled tortellini
2	green onions, thinly sliced
1	clove garlic, minced
1	tablespoon butter or margarine
1	cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2	cup low-fat milk
1	(7-ounce) STARKIST Flavor Fresh Pouch® Tuna (Albacore or Chunk Light)
1/2	cup (2 ounces) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/4	cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2	tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, crushed
1	teaspoon grated lemon peel
	Fresh tomato wedges, red peppers and basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Prep Time

25 minutes

In large saucepan, cook tortellini in boiling salted water according to package directions. When tortellini are almost done, in separate large saucepan, cook and stir onions and garlic in butter 2 minutes. Whisk in ricotta cheese and milk. Add tuna, cheeses, basil and lemon peel. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture is heated through and cheeses are melted.

Drain pasta; add to sauce. Toss well to coat; garnish if desired. Serve immediately.

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