Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss
Make Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss, an American dinner recipe with rotini or fusilli pasta, canned tuna in water, drained, cherry tomatoes, halved. It has about 20 min, about 460 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss is an American dinner recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 4 servings, has about 460 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonLemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss ingredients
- 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
How to make Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 ounces of rotini or fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together 0.25 cup of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 0.25 cup of chopped fresh dill, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it thoroughly and immediately add the warm pasta to the large mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss vigorously to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
- Add 2 cans of drained tuna to the bowl, gently breaking it apart with a spoon. Also add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and 0.25 cup of thinly sliced red onion, if using.
- Finally, add 2 cups of baby spinach to the bowl. Toss all ingredients together gently but thoroughly.
- The warmth of the pasta will slightly wilt the spinach and help the flavors meld. Continue to toss until the spinach is just softened.
- Taste the pasta toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve the Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss warm as a fresh and light dinner. This dish is also delicious served at room temperature.
Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss FAQ
How do I make Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss?
Make Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss?
The main ingredients include rotini or fusilli pasta, canned tuna in water, drained, cherry tomatoes, halved, baby spinach, olive oil. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Toss?
Recipe Genius estimates about 460 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.