
Tuna Pasta
Loaded with protein-packed tuna, nutritious veggies and fresh cooked pasta, this dish makes a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
350
Calories
17g
Protein
59g
Carbs
6g
Fat
5g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
81mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 10 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
uncooked spaghetti
8 ounces · or other pasta
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon · or canola oil
onion
1 small · chopped
broccoli
1/2 cup · or zucchini, chopped
tomato-based pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups
water packed tuna
1 can · 5 ounces, drained
salt
to taste, optional
Parmesan cheese
optional
black pepper
to taste, optional
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Cook spaghetti according to package; drain.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add onion and broccoli (or zucchini). Cook until softened.
- 4
Stir in tomato-based pasta sauce. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
- 5
Add drained tuna into the sauce mixture. Stir just enough to heat the tuna.
- 6
Add salt and pepper to taste (optional). Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Stir the pasta and sauce mixture until mixed together uniformly.
- 7
Optional: Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to cooked mixture of pasta and sauce.
- 8
Serve hot.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University and University of California at Davis
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