Almost Fat Free Tuna Helper Healthy Recipe

Ingredients for Almost Fat Free Tuna Helper Healthy

• Whole Wheat Pasta
• 1 cup dried garbanzo beans (or 1 (15 ounce) can, drained and rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
• Pepper
• Onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

How to Make Almost Fat Free Tuna Helper Healthy

1. Cook 1 cup of dried garbanzo beans (or 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed) until tender. Puree the cooked chickpeas in a blender until completely smooth, adding water as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
2. Finely chop 1/2 medium yellow onion. Sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the pureed chickpeas, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 (5 ounce) cans of tuna (drained) to the sautéed onions. Stir to combine.
4. Add 1 1/2 cups of water (or more, as needed) to the mixture until you reach your desired sauce consistency. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Cook 8 ounces of your favorite pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the chickpea-tuna sauce. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy!