Tuna Pesto Mac & Cheese
The flavors and textures in this tuna pesto mac & cheese recipe complement each other perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 pouch (43 oz) Chicken of the Sea® Premium White Albacore Tuna Pouch
- 3 lbs macaroni, dry
- 8 oz butter
- 1 c flour
- 2 t salt
- 3 qt lowfat milk
- 3 lbs havarti cheese, diced
- 2.5 lbs pesto
- 2.5 lbs sundried tomatoes, chopped, drained
Nutrition Facts
calories
650
total fat
38g
saturated fat
16g
trans fat
0g
cholesterol
75mg
sodium
920mg
total carbohydrates
55g
fiber
4g
total sugars
18g
protein
25g
vitamin d
0% DV
calcium
30% DV
iron
30% DV
potassium
30% DV
Instructions
- Melt butter in saucepan. Whisk in flour and salt.
- Stir in milk and heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, to form a white sauce.
- Stir in cheese, tuna, and sundried tomatoes; set aside.
- Cook macaroni al dente following package directions. Drain.
- Swirl with pesto.
Nutrition Facts
calories
650
total fat
38g
saturated fat
16g
trans fat
0g
cholesterol
75mg
sodium
920mg
total carbohydrates
55g
fiber
4g
total sugars
18g
protein
25g
vitamin d
0% DV
calcium
30% DV
iron
30% DV
potassium
30% DV
