for four
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 12 oz. can nonfat evaporated skim milk
- 2 tbsp. butter, unsalted
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. onion powder (optional)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of frozen peas (approximately a 10 oz bag)
- 2-5 oz. cans tuna, no added salt in water, (drained)
- Add the broth, milk, peas, butter, and spices to a Dutch oven or a large pot.
- Stir and bring to a boil. Once the mixture boils, add the pasta.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring to prevent boiling over and sticking.
- Once the pasta is al dente and the liquid is nearly absorbed, remove from the heat.
- Quickly add the cheese and drained tuna.
- Gently mix to incorporate and cover to help further melt the cheese.
- Serve immediately.