Pasta With Tuna

Very Healthy
Health score
90%
Pasta With Tuna
45 min.
4
423kcal
80.44%sweetness
67.82%saltiness
42%sourness
35.07%bitterness
77.12%savoriness
100%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

This pasta with tuna recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy weekend lunch. In just 45 minutes, you'll have a hearty and flavorful dish that's sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings.

The star of this recipe is the creamy sauce, made with a combination of flour, milk, and olive oil, and seasoned with onion, parsley, and a hint of hot sauce for a subtle kick. This sauce perfectly coats the pasta and creates a rich and indulgent texture. The addition of tuna, peas, and spring onions not only adds a boost of protein and nutrients but also gives this dish a lovely, colorful appearance.

What's great about this recipe is its versatility. Feel free to adjust the spices and herbs to your liking or add extra vegetables of your choice. You can even experiment with different types of pasta shapes to find your favorite combination. This dish is also a fantastic option for meal prep, as it can be easily reheated and enjoyed throughout the week.

Whether you're looking for a comforting meal or a convenient make-ahead dish, this pasta with tuna is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a simple yet satisfying meal that will impress both your taste buds and your loved ones.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons flour 
  • cup spring onion chopped
  • 1.3 cups skim milk 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons onion minced
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • cup parsley fresh chopped
  • ounces soup noodles 
  • cup peas frozen thawed
  •  hot sauce hot
  • 6.5 ounces water-packed tuna drained

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
  2. Drain and return to warm pot. Put olive oil in saucepan and add onion.
  3. Saute until transparent. Stir in flour and cook for a few seconds and then whisk in milk. Stir constantly until this thickens.
  4. Add peas, tuna (shredded into chunks,) parsley, green onions, cheese and hot pepper sauce.
  5. Pour over pasta and stir gently to mix.
  6. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts

Calories423kcal
Protein23.12%
Fat22.07%
Carbs54.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
78.15
Glycemic Load
22.42
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.760434782609%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
32.33mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Myricetin
2.23mg
Quercetin
3.73mg

Taste

Sweetness:
80.44%
Saltiness:
67.82%
Sourness:
42%
Bitterness:
35.07%
Savoriness:
77.12%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:422.67kcal
21.13%
Fat:10.32g
15.87%
Saturated Fat:2.35g
14.69%
Carbohydrates:57.66g
19.22%
Net Carbohydrates:52.44g
19.07%
Sugar:8.42g
9.36%
Cholesterol:23.13mg
7.71%
Sodium:257.04mg
11.18%
Protein:24.32g
48.64%
Vitamin K:311.25µg
296.43%
Selenium:72.12µg
103.03%
Vitamin C:39.71mg
48.13%
Vitamin A:2021.93IU
40.44%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.85%
Phosphorus:358.2mg
35.82%
Vitamin B3:6.95mg
34.77%
Vitamin B12:1.7µg
28.38%
Calcium:244.83mg
24.48%
Folate:84.21µg
21.05%
Fiber:5.21g
20.85%
Iron:3.62mg
20.09%
Magnesium:78.38mg
19.6%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.8%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.67%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.38%
Potassium:593.42mg
16.95%
Zinc:2.36mg
15.75%
Copper:0.3mg
15.19%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.25%
Vitamin D:1.43µg
9.51%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.53%