Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for Spicy Tuna Spinach Pasta that combines the bold flavors of tuna, spinach, and a hint of red pepper flakes tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in olive oil (drained)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Add tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, lemon juice, and cook.
- Combine: Toss in pasta, reserved water, and season. Heat through.
- Serve: Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use your favorite gluten-free pasta.
- Substitute arugula or kale for spinach if desired.
- Canned tuna in water can be used as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
