Pasta with Spinach Chickpeas Tuna and Feta

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Pasta with Spinach, Chickpeas, Tuna, and Feta. Featuring tender pasta tossed in a light, garlicky olive oil sauce, this recipe combines the wholesome goodness of baby spinach, protein-rich chickpeas, and flaky tuna with the tangy creaminess of crumbled feta. A splash of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors, while red pepper flakes add a hint of heat for those who enjoy a touch of spice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy one-pan meal that's both satisfying and healthy. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is a delicious way to enjoy simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can Canned tuna in olive oil, drained
• 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Pasta cooking water (reserved)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Step 4

Stir in the rinsed and drained chickpeas, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Step 5

Flake the drained tuna into the skillet and gently mix it with the spinach and chickpeas.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the other ingredients. If the mixture seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 9

Serve the pasta warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1061.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1606.0

Total Fat 69.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 157.5mg	0%
Sodium 3260.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 13.5g
Protein 91.1g	0%

Vitamin D 112IU	0%
Calcium 760.0mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1354.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 38.5%