Best Creamy Shells With Tuna And Spinach Recipes

Tuna Spinach Pasta image

Provided by Beanwean

Categories Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb campanelle pasta (or small shells)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8-1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/8-1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain tuna, set aside. Mince garlic, set aside.
When pasta is done, drain and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. In same pot, add olive oil. Add garlic. Saute garlic over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until garlic takes on color. When garlic is colored to a medium golden brown, add spinach. Lid pot and reduce heat, stirring occasionally. When spinach is shiny and wilted, add tuna. Stir. Lid and let simmer for one minute. Add pasta, stir. Lid again, let simmer one minute. Add breadcrumbs, stir, lid for one minute. Add cheese, stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 39.6

Creamy Tuna and Shells Casseroles image

Provided by Chef Aduladi

Categories Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) can tuna (drained, 2 cans if you like tuna)
1 (8 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 small onion
1 cup chopped celery
8 ounces mushrooms (sliced or chopped up)
1 cup mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package large shell pasta
1/4 cup butter, for sauteing vegetables
2 cups shredded cheese, mix jack or 2 cups cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook shell pasta according to package directions.
Add butter to sauté pan on low-med heat.
Add celery and onions.
Sauté until onions almost clear.
Add mushrooms - remove from heat.
Drain veggies (if extra butter in pan).
Put veggies in pan, add soup, tuna, milk, cheese until heated through and cheese melted.
Remove from heat add mayo and cook pasta.
Pour into baking dish, top with remaining shredded cheese bake until cheese is melted and "browning" (approx 1/2 hour).
Remove and let sit for about 5 minutes.
Eat.