Biggest Loser Creamy Tuna Lemon And Garlic Pasta

Name: Biggest Loser Creamy Tuna Lemon And Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray; 300 g fusilli; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 (185 g) can evaporated milk (I use Light n Creamy); 1 (425 g) can tuna in water, drained, flaked; salt and pepper (we skipped the salt); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (to serve); 1 tablespoon capers (optional)

Servings: persons

olive oil flavored cooking spray
300 g fusilli
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (185 g) can evaporated milk (I use Light n Creamy)
1 (425 g) can tuna in water, drained, flaked
salt and pepper (we skipped the salt)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (to serve)
1 tablespoon capers (optional)

1
Cook pasta as packet directs then drain and set aside.
2
Heat pan over medium heat and spray with olive oil.
3
Cook onion for three minutes or until tender then add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until just starting to color.
4
Increase heat to high and add lemon juice, zest and stock and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the evaporated milk and flaked tuna then cook for another 2 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper as desired (lots of pepper no salt for us).
5
Add pasta and parsley to the pan and fold pasta and sauce together gently to combine. Heat just a couple of minutes until heated through.
6
Serve hot in warm bowls topped with either the parmesan as the recipe suggests, or as we did with capers instead as they go wonderfully well with tuna.

265

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil flavored cooking spray, 300 g fusilli, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Biggest Loser Creamy Tuna Lemon And Garlic Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!