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Tuna, Fennel and Walnut Pasta

This easy midweek dinner gives classic tuna pasta a nutritious makeover. Sweet caramelised fennel, peas, zesty lemon and dill bring the flavour, while...This easy midweek dinner gives classic tuna pasta a nutritious makeover. Sweet caramelised fennel, peas, zesty lemon and dill bring the flavour, while lentil pasta and tuna make this a protein-rich option. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, finished with a sprinkle of chilli flakes for a hint of heat. Read more This easy midweek dinner gives classic tuna pasta a nutritious makeover. Sweet caramelised fennel, peas, zesty lemon and dill bring the flavour, while lentil pasta and tuna make this a protein-rich option. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, finished with a sprinkle of chilli flakes for a hint of heat. This easy midweek dinner gives classic tuna pasta a nutritious makeover. Sweet caramelised fennel, peas, zesty lemon and dill bring the flavour, while lentil pasta and tuna make this a protein-rich option. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, finished with a sprinkle of chilli flakes for a hint of heat.

Overview Ingredients Method
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats
Diet
Pescatarian
Contains
Nuts, Fish View all Chilli, Yellow lentils, Black lentils, Fennel, Olive oil, Walnuts, Beluga lentils, Spinach, Legumes, Puy lentils, Nuts, Red lentils, Lentils, Peas, Tuna, Dill, Fish, Green lentils, Lemon, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

37g
Protein
551kcal
Calories
20g
Total Fat
56g
Carbs
9g
Sugars
16g
Fibre
161mg
Calcium
12%
 
8mg
Iron
44%
 
198mg
Magnesium
47%
 
1918mg
Potassium
41%
 
105mg
Sodium
5%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
1.1mcg
Vitamin B12
46%
 
1.6mcg
Vitamin D
8%
 
2.3mg
Vitamin E
15%
 
159mcg
Vitamin B9
40%
 
316mcg
Vitamin A
35%
 
46mg
Vitamin C
51%
 
2.2mg
Zinc
20%
 
91mcg
Vitamin K
76%
 
0.4mg
Copper
44%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
14.1mg
Vitamin B3
88%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B6
35%
 
311mg
Phosphorus
25%
 
Protein: 37g; Calories: 551kcal; Total Fat: 20g; Carbs: 56g; Sugars: 9g; Fibre: 16g; Calcium: 161mg (12%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 198mg (47%); Potassium: 1918mg (41%); Sodium: 105mg (5%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg (46%); Vitamin D: 1.6mcg (8%); Vitamin E: 2.3mg (15%); Vitamin B9: 159mcg (40%); Vitamin A: 316mcg (35%); Vitamin C: 46mg (51%); Zinc: 2.2mg (20%); Vitamin K: 91mcg (76%); Copper: 0.4mg (44%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 14.1mg (88%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Phosphorus: 311mg (25%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats
Diet
Pescatarian
Contains
Nuts, Fish View all Chilli, Yellow lentils, Black lentils, Fennel, Olive oil, Walnuts, Beluga lentils, Spinach, Legumes, Puy lentils, Nuts, Red lentils, Lentils, Peas, Tuna, Dill, Fish, Green lentils, Lemon, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 2
Metric Imperial
lentil pasta
peas (frozen)
roughly chopped
finely sliced
garlic cloves
grated
tuna fillet
Swaps: sardines in oil, mackerel (canned)
drained (jarred)
zest and juice
dill
finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
red chilli flakes
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Add the peas for the final 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve a mug of the pasta cooking water before draining.

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