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Biggest Loser Creamy Tuna Lemon And Garlic Pasta Recipe

This lightened-up pasta dish, adapted from the Australian Biggest Loser cookbook, delivers a rich and creamy flavor without the guilt! Using evaporated milk creates a luxuriously creamy sauce with significantly less fat than traditional cream-based recipes. This vibrant recipe combines the deliciousness of tuna with zesty lemon and fragrant garlic. Enjoy this healthy and satisfying meal—perfect for a weeknight dinner! Feel free to experiment with different pasta shapes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 503.2 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 4.3 (14 Reviews)
Biggest Loser Creamy Tuna Lemon And Garlic Pasta 109

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Biggest Loser Creamy Tuna Lemon And Garlic Pasta

  • Olive Oil Flavored Cooking Spray, as needed
  • 250g Fusilli
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice and zest of 1 Lemon
  • 1/2 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 can (397ml) Evaporated Milk
  • 2 cans (170g each) Tuna In Water, drained
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • Parmesan Cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)
  • Capers (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Biggest Loser Creamy Tuna Lemon And Garlic Pasta

  1. Cook 250g pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. Increase heat to high. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, zest of 1 lemon, and 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 can (397ml) evaporated milk and 2 cans (170g each) tuna in brine, drained. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to the pan. Gently toss to combine.
  8. Heat for a couple of minutes until thoroughly heated through.
  9. Serve immediately in warm bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese (optional) or capers for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

17g

Carbs

21g

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