BOW TIE TUNA FLORENTINE

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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.'

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add cooked pasta, tuna and tomatoes, stirring gently to coat. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 663.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Azra Khatoon
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Fatuma Mahammedsalih
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it!


Busi Mabaso
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make. However, I found the sauce to be a bit too heavy for my taste.


Jamie Hernandez
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the tuna was cooked perfectly.


Mary ann Bogo
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it some more flavor.


Mireille Zimmerman
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I loved this recipe! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Ridwan Hason
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This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Makhulumo Talent
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This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! The tuna was flaky and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


frank roszel
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I love bow tie pasta and this dish was no exception. The tuna and spinach were a great combination and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for some extra spice.


Nisha bajwa Nisha bajwa
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.