NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz linguine

4 oz canned tuna in water

0.33 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup frozen peas

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, place the cottage cheese, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast into a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.

• 3

  In a small skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water, and return the noodles to the pot.

• 5

  Add the blended cottage cheese sauce, drained tuna, frozen peas, sautéed garlic, salt, and pepper to the pasta pot.

• 6

  Toss everything together over low heat for 1-2 minutes until the peas are bright green and the sauce is creamy, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

• 7

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.