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Tuna Tuscan Style

Dietary Information:
Nutritional values per serving (without pasta): 264 calories, 27 grams protein, 21 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams fat (1 gram saturated fat), 243 milligrams sodium, 4 grams fiber, 8 grams sugar and 40 milligrams cholesterol.
Ingredients:
4 cans water-packed, low-sodium tuna (4 1/2 oz. each)
2 small onions
16 small pitted black olives
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups low-sodium canned, crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions:
Chop onion and olives; drain and flake tuna. In a nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and sauteed onion until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add tuna to saucepan; add olives, canned tomatoes with liquid and pepper flakes. Partially cover saucepan, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add cooked pasta to sauce, if desired (NOTE: Pasta addition will affect nutritional values); heat through, 1 to 2 minutes, and serve.

Makes 4 servings.