18/05/2025
🍝 Lazy Garlic Butter Pasta with Veggies & Tuna (1–2 servings)
Ingredients:
100g spaghetti (uncooked)
2 tbsp butter (or margarine)
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped spinach (or pechay/kangkong)
½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
½ can tuna in oil or water (drained)
Salt & pepper to taste
Chili flakes (optional)
Grated cheese or lemon zest for topping (optional)
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🔪Instructions:
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain, but keep 2 tbsp pasta water.
2. Sauté garlic in butter until golden. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add tuna and spinach, stir for another minute until greens wilt.
4. Toss in cooked pasta + 2 tbsp pasta water. Mix well until coated.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
6. Optional: Top with cheese, lemon zest, or fresh herbs.
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👩🍳 Healthy Tips:
Use whole wheat spaghetti for more fiber.
You can replace tuna with boiled egg slices, tofu cubes, or leftover chicken.
For a vegetarian version, skip the tuna and add more mushrooms or chickpeas.
