Title: Tuna & Mushroom Cream over Pasta
Categories: Pasta Sauce Lowcal
Yield: 4 Servings
| 2 | tb | Corn oil |
| 4 | md | Shallots, chopped fine |
| 2 | md | Garlic cloves, chopped fine |
| 1/2 | lb | Button mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
| 1 | c | Evaporated nonfat milk |
| 1 | oz | Grated parmesan cheese |
| 1 | cn | White tuna in spring water, |
| | | Broken into chunks (6 1/2oz) |
| 2 | tb | Fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped |
| 1 | tb | Fresh chives, chopped fine |
| | | Freshly ground black pepper |
| | | Cooked pasta of your choice |
In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the oil with the shallots and garlic
over moderate heat. When the vegetables sizzle, raise the heat to high and
add the mushrooms, sauteing just until they begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat and add the evaporated milk. Simmer briskly, stirring
frequently to guard against boiling over, until the milk reduces by about a
third, to a creamy consistency, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese
and, as soon as it melts, fold in the tuna and herbs. Simmer just until the
tuna is heated through, then spoon over cooked pasta. Season with black
pepper to taste.