Best Tuna Spinach Pasta Recipes

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SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SPINACH TUNA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Tuna Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, sundried tomato, lemon, tuna, salt, pepper, whole wheat pasta, fresh spinach

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup sundried tomato
1 lemon, juiced
10 oz tuna, canned, drained
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked according to package instructions
2 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the tuna, salt, and pepper, and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the pasta and spinach and cook for about 1 minute, until spinach starts to wilt.
  • Remove the pasta from the heat and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007 calories, Carbohydrate 154 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 21 grams

TUNA SPINACH PASTA



Tuna Spinach Pasta image

A lovely mix of tuna, spinach and pasta. Served hot, this makes a great late night supper. Great cold, too!

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

PASTA WITH TUNA, SPINACH, AND HOT PEPPER



Pasta With Tuna, Spinach, and Hot Pepper image

The original recipe came from the San Francisco Chronicle. The original recipe calls for arugula (which I love) but it's hard to find sometimes, so I switched to fresh spinach. If you can find an Italian tonno in olive oil (Bumble Bee has one in the gold can which I can easily find), then it's worth the extra money to use. However, I have used tuna in water when it was all I had in the pantry. Just drain the water and add a little olive oil to the can, since this tuna is a bit drier than the Italian version. Let it marinate for about an hour, then drain it and use. Canned tuna has never tasted so good!!! I love this recipe for a quick dinner that I can throw together out of the pantry in less than 30 minutes, and DH was surprised how good it was when he first tasted it. This is a good base recipe to add extra goodies (sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, capers, etc.). I look forward to reading your comments with your add ins :)

Provided by CookingBlues

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine, whole wheat
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 -4 large minced garlic cloves, to taste
1/4-1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, to taste
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
kosher salt, to taste
0.5 (10 ounce) bag spinach
1/2 lemon, juiced (optional)
parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and boil until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-low heat. Add the garlic and hot pepper flakes and cook until garlic is fragrant and sizzling. NOTE: start with the 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, then work up from there with your taste.
  • Add tuna and shred it into fine flakes with a spoon in your sauce. Season with salt and lemon juice, if desired. Lower the heat and keep warm while waiting for the pasta to cook.
  • Just before the pasta is ready, set aside 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain pasta and return it to the warm pot set over moderate heat.
  • Depending on the size of your pot and skillet: add the spinach and the tuna mixture to the pasta in the pasta pot, or add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tuna mixture and add the spinach.
  • Toss all of this together with tongs, moistening with some of the reserved pasta water. The spinach will wilt in the heat of the pasta. Divide among warm bowls and serve immediately.
  • Top with some parmesan cheese (if desired) and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.9, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 426.8, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 37.7

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH TUNA, PANCETTA AND SPINACH



MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH TUNA, PANCETTA AND SPINACH image

Categories     Fish     Pasta

Yield Serves 4.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb spaghetti or thin linguine
1/4 cup , plus 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 oz thinly sliced pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped (1/2) cup
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 c thawed frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry
1 6-oz can imported oil-packed (Italian) tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup dry white wine
salt

Steps:

  • Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pancetta and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and tuna, breaking up the tuna with a spoon. Add the wine and cook until nearly evaporated about 1 minute. Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta and reserved cooking liquid to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until the liquid is nearly absorbed, about 1 minute. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tbs oil, season with salt. Serve immediately.

PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH AND TUNA



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Couldn't find something for lunch and just threw it together. I will definitely make this again and serve it as a side. If you like all the ingredients - then try it!

Provided by Golden Sunflower

Categories     Penne

Time 21m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb penne pasta, Barilla plus
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup romano cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Chop and rinse spinach.
  • Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients while pasta is still hot - salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for about an hour. Remove and taste - adjust seasoning accordingly.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.6, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 349.6, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 20.5

PASTA WITH SPINACH, CHICKPEAS, TUNA, AND FETA



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This is another "throw-together" pasta that is easy and delicious. I always use wholemeal spiral pasta, but you can use any medium shape pasta you like. Leave out the tuna for a vegetarian version. Inspired by a recipe in Cooking Light, June 1998.

Provided by Gingernut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups coarsely chopped spinach
250 g whole wheat pasta (I use wholemeal spirals)
60 g feta cheese, crumbled (I prefer goat or sheep feta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (400 g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (280 g) can tuna in water, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to instructions.
  • Place washed and chopped spinach in a strainer, strain hot pasta over spinach.
  • Combine all other ingredients in a large serving bowl, stirring to combine.
  • Pour pasta and spinach into bowl, mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 42.8, Sodium 759.5, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 33.7

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