TUNA AND PASTA DIJONAISE

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Don't be intimidated by the number of ingredients and that so many of them are substitutes. It's really quite simple to make and tastes terrific. The substitutes make it healthier.

Provided by Clifford Boren

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can tuna, drained and flaked
1 (7 ounce) package shell pasta, prepared per package directions
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons margarine (I use Smart Balance, it's healthy)
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups non-dairy milk substitute
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or more if you like it bitey)
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
pepper

Steps:

  • Saute bell pepper, onions, and mustard seed in margarine for about three minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir until it is blended.
  • Add milk and cook stirring until it thickens.
  • Stir in mustard, lemon zest, and pepper.
  • Add tuna and shells and cook for two minutes more to heat through.
  • Plate it up and garnish with chopped parsley.

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