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Pasta With Tuna, Spinach, and Hot Pepper Recipe

Pasta With Tuna, Spinach, and Hot Pepper Recipe

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Pasta With Tuna, Spinach, and Hot Pepper

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dried fettuccine or 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine , whole wheat
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 -4 large minced garlic cloves, to taste
1/4-1 tsp hot red pepper flakes , to taste
2 (5 oz) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
kosher salt , to taste
0.5 (10 oz) bag spinach
1/2 lemon, juiced (optional)
parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

Directions:

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and boil until al dente.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-low heat. Add the garlic and hot pepper flakes and cook until garlic is fragrant and sizzling. NOTE: start with the 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, then work up from there with your taste.
Add tuna and shred it into fine flakes with a spoon in your sauce. Season with salt and lemon juice, if desired. Lower the heat and keep warm while waiting for the pasta to cook.
Just before the pasta is ready, set aside 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain pasta and return it to the warm pot set over moderate heat.
Depending on the size of your pot and skillet: add the spinach and the tuna mixture to the pasta in the pasta pot, or add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tuna mixture and add the spinach.
Toss all of this together with tongs, moistening with some of the reserved pasta water. The spinach will wilt in the heat of the pasta. Divide among warm bowls and serve immediately.
Top with some parmesan cheese (if desired) and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	544.69 Kcal (2281 kJ)
Calories from fat	236.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.25g	40%
Cholesterol	71.05mg	24%
Sodium	21.52mg	1%
Potassium	26.75mg	1%
Total Carbs	64.53g	22%
Sugars	2.44g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.25g	13%
Protein	14.01g	28%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	27.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	478.76 Kcal (2004 kJ)
Calories from fat	207.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.07g	40%
Cholesterol	62.45mg	24%
Sodium	18.92mg	1%
Potassium	23.51mg	1%
Total Carbs	56.72g	22%
Sugars	2.15g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	13%
Protein	12.31g	28%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	7%
Iron	2.1mg	13%
Calcium	24.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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