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Elevated Tuna Helper

Servings: Makes 2-3

Recipe by @thedailykale

This homemade Tuna Helper transforms childhood nostalgia into a nutritious, elevated comfort meal. Using Wild Planet Albacore tuna as the star ingredient, this dish delivers the familiar creamy, satisfying flavors of the boxed classic while incorporating fresh vegetables for added nutrition. The scratch-made parmesan sauce coats every bite with rich flavor, while the combination of peas, broccoli, and asparagus adds vibrant color and texture to this cozy dinner.

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Category

Tuna recipes

Servings

2-3

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Recipe by @thedailykale

This homemade Tuna Helper transforms childhood nostalgia into a nutritious, elevated comfort meal. Using Wild Planet Albacore tuna as the star ingredient, this dish delivers the familiar creamy, satisfying flavors of the boxed classic while incorporating fresh vegetables for added nutrition. The scratch-made parmesan sauce coats every bite with rich flavor, while the combination of peas, broccoli, and asparagus adds vibrant color and texture to this cozy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pasta/Noodles of choice, cooked
  • 1 (5oz) can Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna

  • ½ cup Peas
  • ½ cup Broccoli and Asparagus, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Onion, chopped

  • 2 Tbsp Flour

  • 2 cups Milk
  • ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper to taste
  • Chili Flakes and Parsley for garnish
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Directions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
  2. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant
  3. Add peas, broccoli, and asparagus, cooking until tender-crisp
  4. Add tuna, breaking it up with a spoon, and stir to combine
  5. In a separate pan, heat oil over low heat
  6. Add flour to create a roux, stirring constantly
  7. Slowly incorporate milk, whisking until smooth
  8. Add parmesan cheese and seasonings
  9. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens
  10. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce
  11. Fold in the tuna-vegetable mixture
  12. Garnish with chili flakes and parsley before serving
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