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Ingredients
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2 cups whole-wheat elbows
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2 cups peas
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1 clove garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup buttermilk
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¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 1 tablespoon dried
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1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
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2 cups diced summer squash
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2 (5 ounce) cans water-packed chunk light tuna, drained
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup slivered soft sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to package directions. During the last minute of cooking, add peas.
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Meanwhile, place garlic in a medium bowl; sprinkle with salt and mash with the back of a fork into a chunky paste. Add buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives and vinegar; whisk until combined.
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Drain the pasta and peas and transfer to a large bowl. Add half the dressing and toss to combine. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
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Add summer squash, tuna, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and the remaining dressing to the pasta mixture; mix until well combined.
To make ahead
Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
148 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
20g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Serving Size 2/3 cup | |
Calories 148 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 9g | 18% |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
Vitamin A 593IU | 12% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Vitamin D 17IU | 4% |
Folate 20mcg | 5% |
Vitamin K 17mcg | 14% |
Sodium 244mg | 11% |
Calcium 73mg | 6% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Magnesium 17mg | 4% |
Potassium 219mg | 5% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.