Italian tuna pasta primavera - Healthy Fast Food - Recipe

Men's Fitness, June, 2002

WHEN YOUR TIME is short and your protein requirements are high, knock out this speedy, easy-to-make muscle-building dish.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

* 6 oz. dry vegetable-pasta spirals
* 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
* 1/2 cup spicy nonfat cheese, cubed
* 1 cup canned white tuna packed in
  water, drained
* 1 large tomato, chopped
* 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
* 1/2 cup spring onions, chopped
* 1/2 cup nonfat dressing

HOW TO PREPARE IT

Cook the pasta; drain and let cool
Steam or microwave the broccoli and
let it cool. In a large bowl, combine
the cheese, tuna, broccoli and pasta.
Add the tomato, herbs, onions and
dressing, mixing well. Serves four.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Per serving: 296 calories, 39g carbs,
26g protein, 4g fat