{"id":3905,"date":"2025-12-30T21:34:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T21:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundhealth.staging.tempurl.host\/kp\/?post_type=news_articles&p=3905"},"modified":"2025-12-30T21:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T21:34:48","slug":"healthy-tuna-pasta-bake","status":"publish","type":"news_articles","link":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/kp\/news_articles\/healthy-tuna-pasta-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Tuna Pasta Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"This healthy tuna noodle casserole is packed with protein and vegetables for a quick, nutritious dinner.<\/p>\n

Serves: 6<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h4>\n
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  • 3 cups small whole wheat pasta shape, dry<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)<\/li>\n
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • Optional: 1 small onion, diced<\/li>\n
  • 1 large bell pepper, cored and chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped (approx. 2-4 carrots)<\/li>\n
  • 8 large green olives, chopped (approx. 1\/2 cup)<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups baby spinach<\/li>\n
  • 4 cans tuna, packed in water, drained<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups tomato sauce<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup light cheddar cheese, shredded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Preparation<\/h4>\n
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    1. Preheat oven to 400F.<\/li>\n
    2. Boil a pot of water, cook pasta according to package instructions, and drain.<\/li>\n
    3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Saut\u00e9 garlic (and onion if using) for 2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned.<\/li>\n
    4. Add bell peppers, carrots, and olives. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.<\/li>\n
    5. Stir in spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes. Then, stir in canned tuna and tomato sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n
    6. Transfer cooked vegetable and tuna mixture to a large baking dish. Add pasta and remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, and stir until well-combined.<\/li>\n
    7. Spread pasta mixture in an even layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over top of everything in an even layer.<\/li>\n
    8. Transfer baking dish to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and slightly browned.<\/li>\n
    9. Remove from oven and serve hot!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Nutritional Information<\/h4>\n

      Serving size: 3\/4 cup<\/p>\n

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      • Calories: 407<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n
      • Protein: 39 g<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n
      • Carbs: 35.5 g<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n
      • Fiber: 5.5 g<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n
      • Fat: 12.3 g<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Source: modified from walderwellness.com<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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