Fish Recipe

Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Intermediate
Quick and savory tuna and spinach spaghetti with feta cheese
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This quick pasta dish combines tender spaghetti with fresh baby spinach, thawed peas, and flaked tuna for a protein-packed meal. The addition of crumbled reduced-fat feta adds a creamy, salty tang that ties the flavors together beautifully. Lightly sautéed garlic and onion provide a fragrant base, while a splash of lemon juice brightens the overall profile. ItâÂÂs a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes using pantry staples. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy evening meal, this recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors without being overly complex.

Fish Recipe

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 1901.0

Description

This quick pasta dish combines tender spaghetti with fresh baby spinach, thawed peas, and flaked tuna for a protein-packed meal. The addition of crumbled reduced-fat feta adds a creamy, salty tang that ties the flavors together beautifully. Lightly saut&# 195;©ed garlic and onion provide a fragrant base, while a splash of lemon juice brightens the overall profile. ItâÂÂs a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes using pantry staples. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy evening meal, this recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors without being overly complex.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  3. Return pasta and reserved liquid to the pan.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan over high heat.
  5. Add onion; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until soft.
  6. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  7. Add spinach; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until wilted.
  8. Add tuna mixture and peas to the spinach pan; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated and combined.
  9. Add tuna mixture and feta to pasta in the saucepan.
  10. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1901.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 79.2g122%
Saturated Fat 18.7g94%
Cholesterol 353.2mg118%
Sodium 635.8mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 43.7g15%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g37%
Sugars 8.5g
Protein 225.7g452%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tuna, spaghetti, spinach, peas, feta, pasta, greek, quick, easy, dinner, vegetables, protein, healthy, meal, simple, weeknight, flaked, crumbled, lemon, garlic
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