NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat penne pasta

5 oz canned tuna in water

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 cup baby spinach

1 small jalapeno

1 tbsp fresh dill

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil a pot of salted water and cook the whole wheat pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While pasta cooks, blend the cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small food processor until smooth and creamy.

• 3

  Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.

• 4

  In the same pot over low heat, add olive oil, minced jalapeno, and baby spinach, sautéing until the spinach is just wilted.

• 5

  Flake the drained tuna into the pot along with the cooked pasta and the cottage cheese mixture.

• 6

  Add the reserved pasta water, fresh dill, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 7

  Toss gently for 1 minute until the sauce is warmed through and coats the pasta evenly, then serve immediately.