Bow Tie Tuna Florentine

A classy version of tuna casserole. A creamy pesto sauce with spinach, bow tie pasta and tuna. Serve with warm French bread and wine for an elegant 'hot dish.'

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 437 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix
• 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, melt the margarine over medium-high heat. Add milk and pesto sauce mix; bring to a boil stirring constantly with a wire whisk until well blended and boiling. Reduce heat and add spinach and mushrooms. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add cooked pasta, tuna and tomatoes, stirring gently to coat. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until thoroughly heated.