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Delicious Spaghetti Recipe for a Healthier Lifestyle: Try It Now!

Updated: May 5, 2025

🌿 Quick & Easy Tuna Spaghetti with Greens + Orange Juice

This Tuna Spaghetti with Greens is a quick and nutritious midweek meal option that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Made with cupboards essentials like canned tuna, tomato sauce, and spaghetti, this dish gets a healthy boost from fresh broccoli and spinach, as well as a dash of citrusy freshness from a glass of orange juice on the side. It's a well-balanced meal high in protein, fiber, and vitamins, perfect for both busy students and families!

Pasta with cheese and meat in a black bowl on a white table with a glass of orange juice. Blurred plant and board in the background.

🧄 Ingredients

Pasta, sauce, cheese, spinach, broccoli, oil, and juice on a marble countertop. Salt and pepper shakers in front, colorful and fresh setting.
All ingredients needed

For the Tuna Spaghetti:

  • 200g spaghetti

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 can tuna in water or olive oil (drained)

  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)

  • 1 handful fresh spinach

  • 1 cup tomato sauce

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite blend)

  • Optional: Extra cheese for topping

For the Fresh Orange Juice (or Store Brought):

  • 2 large oranges

  • Optional: Ice cubes or splash of cold water


Serving Size

  • Serving Size: 2 people


🍝 Instructions

1. Boil the Spaghetti

Bring a saucepan of salted water and 1 tbsp of corn oil to a boil, then add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions.

Close-up of various food items on a marble countertop: Clover Leaf tuna, Balderson cheese, and PC Organics Primavera sauce.

2. Prepare the Sauce

In a large pan, heat corn oil over medium heat. Sautee the broccoli and spinach until softened. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1–2 minutes. Pour in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.  Add the tuna at the end.


Fettuccine with broccoli in a skillet on a stove. The pasta is lightly sauced, creating a warm and inviting culinary scene.

  1. Combine Everything

Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan. Toss to combine and let everything heat through.

  1. Garnish with the Cheese

Add cheese to the top of the dish when plated.

5. Make the Orange Juice

Use store brought orange juice (low sugar) or make fresh at home. For fresh orange juice, juice the oranges using a citrus juicer. Pour into a glass and add ice or a splash of cold water for a refreshing touch.


🧀 Why This Meal Works

  • Tuna: Lean protein with omega-3s.

  • Greens: Broccoli and spinach offer iron, fiber, and antioxidants.

  • Tomato sauce: A source of lycopene, great for heart health.

  • Cheese: Adds calcium and satisfying creaminess.

  • Orange juice: Natural vitamin C that helps with iron absorption!


Spaghetti dish with Orange Juice

📝 Serving Tips

Enjoy this meal with a glass of cold orange juice to experience balanced energy. A brief baking period of 5–10 minutes at 375°F will produce a golden melted topping.


💬 Final Thoughts

This Tuna Spaghetti with Greens & Cheese delivers the ideal balance of both health benefits and comforting flavors. It’s affordable, flavorful, and easy to customize. This recipe serves as a great choice for fast dinners and meal preparation while fresh OJ alongside adds a special touch.

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