Creamy Tuna And Leek Pasta

Try this creamy tuna and leek pasta for lunch this week. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a high-protein addition to your meal rotation. From Rose Wyles’ cookbook High Protein Vegan, the recipe uses plant-based tuna — a growing option in grocery stores and online. If you love the texture and taste of traditional tuna, this vegan version offers a delicious alternative.

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The dish combines simple yet flavorful ingredients: plant-based cream, garlic, vegan dry white wine, parsley, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. While the recipe calls for penne, you can easily swap in your favorite pasta shape.

For an extra boost, serve this pasta with a crisp rocket salad on the side. It’s a versatile recipe that works well for quick lunches or even as a speedy dinner.

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Creamy tuna and leek pasta

You can make this creamy tuna and leek pasta in under 30 minutes for a simple and tasty lunch.

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Duration25 minutes mins

Servings2

Ingredients

• 400 g dried penne
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 leeks trimmed, cleaned and sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves sliced
• 300 g plant-based tuna
• 150 ml vegan dry white wine
• 150 ml plant-based single cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
• Salt and pepper
• Rocket salad to serve (optional)

Instructions

• Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 10–12 minutes or according to the pack instructions until al dente. Drain well and return to the pan.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the leeks, garlic and salt and pepper to taste and cook gently for 5 minutes until the leeks are softened.
• Add the plant-based tuna and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to the boil and boil until reduced by half. Stir in the plant-based cream and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
• Add the plant-based tuna sauce to the drained pasta with the parsley and stir over a medium heat for 1 minute. Serve immediately with a rocket salad, if liked.

High Protein Vegan by Rose Wyles, published by Hamlyn, £16.99 www.octopusbooks.co.uk

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