Tuna Pasta Alfredo with Vegetables
Submitted by nmsequin
Tuna pasta alfredo tossed with broccoli in a from-scratch herbed white sauce with garlic, thyme, and Parmesan. Creamy, satisfying comfort food without a jar of sauce in sight.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
35 minREADY
45 minJar alfredo doesn’t belong near this recipe.
The sauce here is built from scratch: milk and chicken broth get infused with garlic, bay leaf, and thyme, then thickened into a velvety roux-based cream that puts anything from a bottle to shame.
Toss it with linguine, flaked canned tuna, and tender broccoli, then finish with a shower of grated Parmesan.
It’s weeknight-fast but tastes like something from a neighborhood Italian spot.
Pro Tips
- Let the milk mixture steep for the full 15 minutes. That resting time is where all the herb and garlic flavor gets pulled into the liquid.
- Whisk constantly when adding the infused milk to the roux. Stop stirring for even a moment and you’ll get lumps.
- Don’t overcook the broccoli. Microwave just until barely tender. It’ll keep cooking once you fold it into the hot sauce.
Variations
- Swap the protein: Diced cooked chicken breast works beautifully in place of tuna.
- Change the veg: Try frozen peas, asparagus tips, or roasted cherry tomatoes instead of broccoli.
Ingredients
Directions
Bring water for pasta to a boil.
Meanwhile, bring milk, broth, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and pepper to a boil.
Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
Remove bay leaf.
Melt margarine in saucepan.
Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; about 1 minute.
Add milk mixture, whisking constantly.
Remove from heat.
Cover and let stand for 2 minutes.
Return pan to medium high heat and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
Reduce heat to medium low.
Simmer, stirring often, until sauce has thickened and is smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes.
While sauce is simmering, cook pasta in boiling water; drain.
Microwave vegetables until just tender.
Chop into small pieces.
Add tuna and vegetables to sauce and mix.
Carefully fold in cooked pasta.
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