Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1–2 minutes, stirring often, until the garlic is pale gold and fragrant. Don't let it brown darkly.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cut-side down where you can, and cook undisturbed 2 minutes, then stir and cook 1 more minute until softened and a few are lightly blistered.
- Stir in the cannellini beans, broth, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a lively simmer and cook 4–5 minutes, until the liquid thickens slightly and the beans are warmed through. Gently crush a few beans with the spoon to make it creamy.
- Add the drained tuna in large chunks, stirring very gently so it stays in flakes rather than shredding. Simmer 1–2 minutes, until heated through.
- Stir in the spinach a handful at a time until just wilted, about 1 minute. Off the heat, stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Spoon into warm bowls or straight onto plates. Top with extra Parmesan, a rosemary sprig, lemon wedges, and a pinch more red pepper flakes. Serve with plenty of crusty bread for the garlicky broth.
Notes
Food safety: pantry recipe — all protein comes from cans, so you are warming, not cooking raw protein; reheat gently to steaming (165°F). Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours; 3 days refrigerated. Not freezer-friendly. Protein ~34g/serving estimated from USDA FoodData Central; not lab-tested.