Description
Tuna pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, tender pasta with succulent tuna and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. With its delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen, you’ll feel like a culinary rockstar as you serve up this satisfying meal that brings back fond memories of summer picnics and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 (5 oz) can high-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened. Gently mix in the drained tuna.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the skillet mixture. Add reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Stir in spinach or arugula until wilted, then squeeze lemon juice over everything and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 40mg