eCook Meal
Tuna & Spinach Pasta
with a spicy Italian-style cheese sprinkle
Perfect for capturing flavour because of its concave-shaped form, orecchiette pasta is coated in a creamy, homemade bechamel sauce, dotted with earthy spinach and tuna. Garnish with sprinklings of spicy Italian-style cheese and have a perfect pasta night in, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
AL DENTE PASTA
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick together). Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TASTY TUNA IN BECHAMEL
Place a pan over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, fry the Garlic and ½ the oregano until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Toss through the Spinach, the pasta, the tuna, and seasoning. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until your desired consistency and simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
SAY CHEESE, CHEF!
Dish up the tuna pasta. Sprinkle over the spicy cheese. Garnish with the remaining oregano. Enjoy!
AL DENTE PASTA
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick together). Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TASTY TUNA IN BECHAMEL
Place a pan over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, fry the Garlic and ½ the oregano until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Toss through the Spinach, the pasta, the tuna, and seasoning. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until your desired consistency and simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
SAY CHEESE, CHEF!
Dish up the tuna pasta. Sprinkle over the spicy cheese. Garnish with the remaining oregano. Enjoy!
AL DENTE PASTA
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick together). Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TASTY TUNA IN BECHAMEL
Place a pan over medium heat with 60g [80g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, fry the Garlic and ½ the oregano until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Toss through the Spinach, the pasta, the tuna, and seasoning. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until your desired consistency and simmer until warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
SAY CHEESE, CHEF!
Dish up the tuna pasta. Sprinkle over the spicy cheese. Garnish with the remaining oregano. Enjoy!
AL DENTE PASTA
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick together). Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TASTY TUNA IN BECHAMEL
Place a pan over medium heat with 60g [80g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, fry the Garlic and ½ the oregano until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Toss through the Spinach, the pasta, the tuna, and seasoning. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until your desired consistency and simmer until warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
SAY CHEESE, CHEF!
Dish up the tuna pasta. Sprinkle over the spicy cheese. Garnish with the remaining oregano. Enjoy!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R74.12
for 4 servings · R18.53 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spinach needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 46% of packR9.14
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Orecchiette Pasta needs 300 gOrecchiette Pasta 500 g 500 g at R69.99 · 60% of packR41.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dried Oregano
- Tinned Tuna Chunks - 4 cans
- Cake Flour
- Spicy Cheese
- Full Cream UHT Milk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Tuna & Spinach Pasta?
The preparation time for Tuna & Spinach Pasta with a spicy Italian-style cheese sprinkle is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Tuna & Spinach Pasta with a spicy Italian-style cheese sprinkle?
The total time required to make Tuna & Spinach Pasta with a spicy Italian-style cheese sprinkle is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Tuna & Spinach Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Tuna & Spinach Pasta?
Cake Flour, Dried Oregano, Full Cream UHT Milk, Garlic, Orecchiette Pasta, Spicy Cheese, Spinach, Tinned Tuna Chunks
What is the nutritional information of Tuna & Spinach Pasta?
Calories: 508, Carbs: 70 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 38.6 grams, Sugar: 6.5 grams, Salt: 447 grams
How do I prepare Tuna & Spinach Pasta?
TASTY TUNA IN BECHAMEL: Place a pan over medium heat with 20g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Once melted, fry the garlic and ½ the oregano until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Vigorously whisk in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of water. Toss through the spinach, the pasta, the tuna, and seasoning. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until your desired consistency and simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. AL DENTE PASTA: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick together). Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. SAY CHEESE, CHEF!: Dish up the tuna pasta. Sprinkle over the spicy cheese. Garnish with the remaining oregano. Enjoy!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Tuna & Spinach Pasta?
Cake Flour, Dried Oregano, Full Cream UHT Milk, Garlic, Orecchiette Pasta, Spicy Cheese, Spinach, Tinned Tuna Chunks
How many calories does Tuna & Spinach Pasta have?
508 calories
How much fat content does Tuna & Spinach Pasta have?
grams