DELICIOUS QUICK & EASY TUNA PASTA WITH VEGGIES

Delicious Quick & Easy Tuna Pasta with Veggies image

Provided by Pat Morris

Categories Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp butter or margarine, divided
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 jar(s) (small to medium jar), sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can(s) (5 ounces ) albacore white tuna in water, drained & flaked
1 c fresh baby spinach
1/2 c 1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 1/2 c uncooked, rotini, or other spiral pasta
1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour or corn starch, dissolved in water
1/3 c half-and-half cream
1/4 c shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, red pepper and mushrooms. Cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add tuna, spinach and peas; cook until spinach is just wilted, 2-3 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
3. In a large bowl, place pasta and tuna mixture; toss to combine. Wipe skillet clean.
4. 3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta; toss to coat. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
5. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta; toss to coat.
6. May add extra shredded cheese on top of each individual serving. Enjoy!!