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Cheesy Tuna Mac

Ingredients: 

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces reduced-fat reduced-sodium cheese spread cut into cubes
1 can tuna packed in water - (6 oz) drained, flaked

Yield: 

4 Servings

Method: 

Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.

Melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, paprika and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.

Add cheese spread; cook and stir until cheese melts. Combine tuna and pasta in medium bowl; pour sauce mixture over tuna mixture; toss to coat. Garnish with additional paprika, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Starch, 3 Meat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 284; Calories from fat 32%; Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 3g; Protein 27g; Carbohydrates 21g; Cholesterol 34mg; Sodium 448mg; Dietary Fiber 1g.