Creamy Pasta with Tuna & Spinach Recipe

Receta de Pasta Cremosa con Atún y Espinacas

35 Minutes

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 small onion
6 cloves garlic
6 oz fresh spinach
2 cans tuna in olive oil (4 oz each)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
8 oz penne pasta
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper
dash white sugar

Nutritional Facts

Calories 351
Calories From Fat 27
Total Fat 3 gr (5%)
Saturated Fat 1 gr (6%)
Trans Fat 0.003 gr
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 gr
Monounsaturated Fat 1 gr
Cholesterol 25 mg (8%)
Sodium 409 mg (18%)
Potassium 784 mg (22%)
Total Carbohydrates 54 gr (18%)
Fiber 5 gr (21%)
Sugars 6 gr (7%)
Protein 27 gr (54%)
Vitamin A 4136 IU (83%)
Vitamin C 24 mg (29%)
Calcium 150 mg (15%)
Iron 4 mg (22%)

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

This lighter yet satisfying take on classic creamy pasta is ready in just 30 minutes. Because everything cooks in a single pan, the pasta absorbs all the savory flavors from the tuna, garlic and broth, giving the dish incredible depth with very little effort, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

Steps

Drain the canned tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, flake the tuna, finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic and roughly chop the spinach. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat. After 1 minute add in the olive oil from the canned tuna, the onion and garlic, mix together. After 3 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the oregano, basil and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the can of diced tomatoes and season with sea salt, black pepper and a dash of white sugar. Mix together and simmer. Once the canned tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, add in the broth and raise to a high heat. Once it comes to a boil, add in the pasta, mix every 2 to 3 minutes. About 8 to 9 minutes after adding the pasta and most of the broth has been absorbed, but there is still some broth left, add in the spinach, just over the pasta, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed, then remove from the heat. Add in the drained tuna and mix together. Let it rest for a couple of minutes to slightly cool off, then add in the Greek yogurt at room temperature. Season with black pepper, mix together until well mixed, serve at once, enjoy! Notes: You can use full-fat, low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt - just be sure to add the yogurt at room temperature, otherwise it can easily curdle. This recipe calls for penne pasta, but you can use any type of thick cut pasta you like. Frozen spinach can be used, just make sure to fully thaw it and pat it completely dry. This dish can be reheated on low heat with a little broth added, to keep the creamy texture and for the yogurt to not curdle.