Easy Pantry Pasta

Reviews

Portions:
5

Serving Size:
1-2/3 cups

Diet Types:

Cook pasta according to directions for al dente doneness, omitting salt. Drain while reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Slice the roasted red peppers.
In a large pan over medium heat, combine remaining ingredients except peas and parmesan cheese.
Add drained pasta to sauce mixture and stir to combine. Add some of the reserved cooking liquid if sauce appears too thick.
Add green peas and parmesan cheese; stir.
Serve with a whole grain roll. Enjoy!

Look for the canned or bottled roasted red peppers with the lowest sodium content. Fresh roasted red peppers can be substituted.
Penne pasta works well but you can use whatever is in your pantry. Whole grain and whole wheat pasta also work well with this recipe.
If using gluten-free pasta, rinse pasta after draining to avoid a gummy result and do not reserve pasta cooking liquid. Instead add 1/2 cup low-sodium broth if sauce appears too thick.
Reduce serving size or the amount of pasta in the recipe if a lower carbohydrate meal is needed.
Add extra tuna if more protein is needed.

Submitted by: DaVita dietitian Elyse from Virginia