Tuna And Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes

TUNA AND WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• cook pasta separately.
• saute veggies and add tuna when they're soft.
• add drained pasta.
• stir flour into milk and add to pan. If it thickens too much, add some chicken broth.
• Add red pepper flakes to taste for a little spicier dish.

TUNA CASSEROLE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients and then stir in the pasta.
• Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish (9 x 12 inches) and then spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes.

WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, in a separate skillet heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for approximately 5-10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, tuna, chicken broth, lemon juice, and spices and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When pasta is finished, drain and add to the vegetable mixture.
• Add Parmesan cheese, stir and serve.

HEALTHIER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot; cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Whisk together Alfredo sauce, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, dill, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in cooked pasta, vegetables, and tuna until combined. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a small bowl, stir together panko and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan; sprinkle over casserole. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH TUNA, SPINACH AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Prepare pasta al dente. In a large sausepan fry onions until soft. Add garlic and tuna (dicscard water). Stir for 2-3 min and add carrots. Stir for another 3-4 mintues and add milk. Bring to boil and reduce the heat. Continue until milk evaporates and add pasta, tomato sause and spinach. Cook for 7-8 minute Add cheese, salt and pepper. Turn of the heat and cover with lid for 5 min before you serve. Enjoy!

WHOLE-WHEAT SHELLS WITH TUNA AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
• Gently toss pasta with peperoncini, arugula, tuna, parsley, 2 tablespoons oil, and some pepper in a large bowl. (Do not break up tuna too much.) Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.