BRUNSWICK^® TUNA BALLS ITALIAN STYLE

Ingredients

• 2 cans BRUNSWICK^®° CHUNK TUNA in WATER, drained
• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp. chives, chopped
• 1 tbsp. onion, chopped
• 1 cup pimentos, chopped
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. dry cilantro
• 1 tsp. dry parsley
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose seasoning
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 can sliced mushrooms (2 oz)
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1In a bowl mash BRUNSWICK^®° CHUNK TUNA, combine with ½-cup breadcrumbs, chives, onions, pimentos, cheese, eggs, black pepper, cilantro, thyme, parsley, and 1 tbsp. all-purpose seasoning. Make medium-sized balls and set aside
2. 2In a pan with 1 tbsp. vegetable oil sauté tomato and mushrooms. Add tomato sauce and the remaining 1 tbsp. all-purpose seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes and set aside
3. 3Dip Tuna balls in milk and roll in the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
4. 4In a pan, fry the Tuna balls until they are golden brown
5. 5Place Tuna balls in the tomato sauce mixture and cook for 10 minutes
6. 6Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over cooked spaghetti