Pesto Pasta with Tuna & Almonds

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 10 min 4
Pesto Pasta with Tuna & Almonds
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Ingredients


298 gm Pasta, Fusilli, dry (300g gluten free)
397 gm Green/yellow string beans, raw (400g)
239 gm White tuna, canned in water, drained (240g; (2 tins))
29 gm Almonds, toasted ((30g); chopped)
128 gm Basil pesto (130g (green))

Instructions


  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. 
  • In the meantime, halve the green beans and cook in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then drain. 
  • Meanwhile, let the tuna drain and chop the almonds coarsely. 
  • Drain the pasta and mix with the pesto and green beans. Divide the pasta between bowls and scatter the tuna over it. Garnish with almonds to serve. Season with pepper.

Notes:

  • Quick (under 30 minutes)
  • Contains Nuts

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 530
Calories from fat 165
Calories from saturated fat 28.3
Total Fat 18.3 g
Saturated Fat 3.1 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.1 g
Cholesterol 25.0 mg
Sodium 565 mg
Potassium 627 mg
Total Carbohydrate 66 g
Dietary Fiber 6.5 g
Sugars 6.4 g
Protein 28.5 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 2.8
Meat 0.8
Meat Alternative 0.2
Vegetables 1.7

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Salad
Side




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