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Ingredients
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3 large eggs
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2 ¾ cups macaroni
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½ (10 ounce) package frozen English peas
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2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
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Put frozen peas into a colander and rinse with hot water; drain well.
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Place macaroni and peas in a large bowl. Dice eggs and add to the bowl. Put tuna in the bowl, flaking it apart.
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Stir mayonnaise into tuna mixture, a little at a time, until mixture is moist but not soggy. Season with salt and pepper and mix one last time. Cover and refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.
Tips
You can also add celery, onions, green peppers, pecans, or walnuts.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
342 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
41g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 342 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 108mg | 36% |
Sodium 220mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 22g | 44% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
Calcium 32mg | 2% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 223mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.