Tuna Pasta Alfredo with Vegetables

Directions

Bring water for pasta to a boil.

Meanwhile, bring milk, broth, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and pepper to a boil.

Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.

Remove bay leaf.

Melt margarine in saucepan.

Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; about 1 minute.

Add milk mixture, whisking constantly.

Remove from heat.

Cover and let stand for 2 minutes.

Return pan to medium high heat and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.

Reduce heat to medium low.

Simmer, stirring often, until sauce has thickened and is smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes.

While sauce is simmering, cook pasta in boiling water; drain.

Microwave vegetables until just tender.

Chop into small pieces.

Add tuna and vegetables to sauce and mix.

Carefully fold in cooked pasta.