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Cream cheese tuna pasta recipe card – high-protein pasta with nutrition facts

Cream Cheese Tuna Pasta

A creamy, high-protein pasta made with tuna and cream cheese that comes together in just 25 minutes. Each serving packs 24 grams of protein with a rich parmesan sauce that feels like comfort food.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 4 ounces dried pasta
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 can canned tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup pasta water for the sauce (use more for a runnier sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
Garnish
  • Parsley
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Red chili flakes Optional

Directions
 

  1. Cook your pasta according to the instructions for your pasta. It should take about 8 to 11 minutes.
  2. Once your pasta is cooked, drain it and reserve at least 4 ounces of pasta water for your sauce. You can reserve more if you prefer a runnier consistency. Set the pasta aside for later.
  3. In a skillet on medium heat, add your oil and all purpose flour and mix together for 1-2 minutes until combined.
  4. Add your seasonings and continue mixing. It will start to get thicker at this point.
  5. Add your cream cheese and pasta water and stir until everything is mixed.
  6. Add your parmesan cheese and mix everything again for a few minutes.
  7. Add your pasta and mix until it’s coated in the sauce.
  8. Finally, add your canned tuna and mix until everything is combined.
  9. Plate your dish and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley, parmesan cheese and red chili flakes.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Thin the sauce with extra pasta water when reheating.