Description
One-Pan Creamy Tuna Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy textures and savory flavors in a quick, hassle-free meal. This delightful dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich cream sauce, complemented by chunks of quality tuna and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a satisfying recipe that delivers both warmth and satisfaction—just like a cozy hug on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) good-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Fold in the drained tuna and heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Allow to simmer for a few minutes.
- Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
- Add the cooked pasta back into the pan, tossing gently to coat with sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups (about 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg