Tuna Pasta Florentine
Elevate your midweek dinner game with Tuna Pasta Florentine, a creamy, comforting dish packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. This quick 30-minute recipe combines tender pasta with protein-rich canned tuna, fresh spinach, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce for a meal that's as easy to make as it is satisfying. A splash of lemon juice adds brightness, while optional red pepper flakes bring a hint of heat for those who love a little kick. Perfect for busy nights, this one-pan wonder is family-friendly, loaded with nutrient-dense greens, and beautifully garnished with fresh parsley for an elegant finish. Whether you’re looking for a new pasta recipe or a creative way to use pantry staples, Tuna Pasta Florentine is the answer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 10 oz Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted.
Stir in the drained canned tuna, using a fork to break it into smaller chunks as it warms.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine the ingredients and let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until it melts and creates a creamy sauce.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir in the lemon juice for a bright, fresh flavor.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Serve the Tuna Pasta Florentine hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.8 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.7 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 3542 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 128.8 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 1073 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1018 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
