 Tortellini with Three-Cheese Tuna Sauce
Makes 4 to 5 servings
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Image © Publications International, Ltd.
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Tortellini with Three-Cheese Tuna Sauce
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Ingredients
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1
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pound uncooked spinach or egg, cheese-filled tortellini
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2
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green onions, thinly sliced
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1
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clove garlic, minced
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1
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tablespoon butter or margarine
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1
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cup low-fat ricotta cheese
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1/2
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cup low-fat milk
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1
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(7-ounce) STARKIST Flavor Fresh Pouch® Tuna (Albacore or Chunk Light)
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1/2
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cup (2 ounces) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
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1/4
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cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
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2
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tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, crushed
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1
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teaspoon grated lemon peel
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Fresh tomato wedges, red peppers and basil leaves for garnish (optional)
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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.
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Drain pasta; add to sauce. Toss well to coat; garnish if desired. Serve immediately.
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© StarKist® Tuna
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Printed
from fbnr.com
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