Bow Tie Tuna Florentine Recipe
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Bow Tie Tuna Florentine

By: Tracy 
"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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 474 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 44mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by Jodi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We really liked this. Don't like the pesto sauce mix so I used garlic & herb sauce. 2 can's of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by GRADYSMOM   view full review
What a classy and utterly delicious dish! I now know how to properly wilt spinach! I love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by MySweetCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a keeper for our family. I don't eat meat and I can easily leave the tuna out of this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2009 by Dianne   view full review
Really good for a canned tuna recipe! I'm impressed. I did have to make some changes, mostly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by Karry   view full review
Very nice, enjoyed it but I should have used all albacore tuna. Found it needed a little more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by Albert   view full review
Good, filling meal. I messed up a little bit and used pesto sauce instead of pesto sauce MIX,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by BBURG_HOKIES   view full review
Delicious! Great change from traditional tuna noddle casserole. I couldn't find creamy pesto...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by Natalie   view full review
I didn't have pesto sauce mix or mushrooms, so I used 1/2 cup of dried basil and half a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by KATIEANNIEB   view full review
I don't know if I would consider it an "elegant" dish, but it looks good & tastes pretty good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by JUSTFOOD   view full review
This was a good recipe. I used salmon rather than tuna. Will make again.

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