Tuna Linguine

Ingredients

• 4 ounces spinach linguine, uncooked
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts (from a can)
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 (8-ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, cut into small chunks
• 2/3 cup fat free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (6-ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1
   Prepare all the ingredients and set out at your work area.
2. 2
   Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Toss with 1 tablespoon butter.
3. 3
   While pasta is cooking, saute onion in 2 tablespoons melted butter over medium-high heat until tender.
4. 4
   Add sliced water chestnuts and saute; 2 more minutes.
5. 5
   Add cream cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
6. 6
   Stir in tuna and Parmeasn cheese. Cook and stir until heated through.
7. 7
   Combine tuna mixture with pasta. Toss well. Serve immediately.