Shells with Beans and Tuna

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Shells with Beans and Tuna

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish/ Seafood National Pasta Association
Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound Medium Shells, Elbow Macaroni, or other
medium pasta shape -- uncooked
1 12 1/4-ounce can chunk light tuna in water -- drained
1 16-ounce can kidney beans
OR
1 16-ounce can pinto beans -- rinsed and drained
1/2 medium red onion -- chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian or curly parsley
1/4 cup chopped ripe black olives
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt -- to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine
tuna, beans, onion, parsley and olives in a mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk
together vinegar, salt and pepper. When pasta is done, drain it well and toss
it with the bean mixture. Pour vinaigrette over pasta and toss well. Spoon
cheese over pasta and toss gently. Refrigerate and serve cold.

Serves 6 to 8

Source:
"National Pasta Association"
S(Internet address):
"http://ilovepasta.org/"

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Per serving: 325 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (6% calories from fat); 22g
Protein; 53g Carbohydrate; 15mg Cholesterol; 404mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0
Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 4913 26332 26001 0 2130706543 0 2682 160 0 0 0 25000