Bow Tie Tuna Florentine

Name: Bow Tie Tuna Florentine recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 ¼ cups milk; 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix; 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced; ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained; 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

by Victor Renaud 1 year ago

4.4 (9)

30 minutes

437.3 kcal

53.4 g carbs

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Description

A classy version of tuna casserole. A creamy pesto sauce with spinach, bow tie pasta and tuna. Serve with warm French bread and wine for an elegant 'hot dish.'

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon margarine
1 ¼ cups milk
1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix
2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the margarine over medium-high heat. Add milk and pesto sauce mix; bring to a boil stirring constantly with a wire whisk until well blended and boiling. Reduce heat and add spinach and mushrooms. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add cooked pasta, tuna and tomatoes, stirring gently to coat. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 4 servings

calories: 437.3 kcal

carbohydrates: 53.4 g

protein: 37 g

saturated fat: 2.5 g

cholesterol: 34.4 mg

sodium: 663.9 mg

fiber: 3.7 g

sugar: 7.1 g