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Lentil Macaroni with Tuna and Cream
Tasty and balanced lentil macaroni with tuna and cream combines juicy tuna, a light creamy sauce with lemon juice, and gluten-free pasta.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Recipe
For the tuna sauce
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water
240 gCream, heavy
150 mlOnions, yellow, raw
100 gGarlic, raw
1 cloveOil, olive, extra virgin
1 tbspLemon juice, raw
1 tbspSalt, table, iodized
1 pinchFor the side dish
FUSILLI RED LENTIL PASTA
280 gPer servingTotal
Calories:460 kcal1840 kcal
Protein:31 g124 g
Carbohydrates:40 g160 g
Fat:17 g68 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:2.7 g10.6 g
Saturated fat:9.4 g37.4 g
Cholesterol:64 mg255.9 mg
Sodium:197.5 mg790 mg
Potassium:195.4 mg781.6 mg
Calcium:40.3 mg161.2 mg
Iron:1.1 mg4.4 mg
Magnesium:19.1 mg76.4 mg
Zinc:0.6 mg2.3 mg
Phosphorus:115.1 mg460.4 mg
Vitamin C:4 mg15.8 mg
Vitamin A:164.3 µg657.3 µg
Vitamin D:1.3 µg5.3 µg
Vitamin B12:1.6 µg6.4 µg
Instructions
1
Bring 2 liters of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the lentil macaroni and cook for 6 to 8 minutes (or according to package instructions) until al dente.
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
3
Add the finely chopped garlic to the onion and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Add the drained tuna to the pan and gently break it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon.
5
Pour in the light cooking cream and lemon juice, and season with sea salt and ground black pepper. Slowly heat the sauce over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
6
Drain the cooked lentil macaroni (reserving half a ladle of the pasta cooking water).
7
Stir the macaroni together with the reserved water directly into the tuna sauce, and gently mix everything for 1 minute over low heat so the pasta absorbs the sauce. Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Nutritional benefits
Thanks to the high protein content in the tuna and lentil pasta, as well as dietary fiber, this dish supports the maintenance of muscle mass and provides a long-lasting feeling of fullness.
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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.

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