Description
A quick and budget-friendly pasta dish made with canned tuna, garlic, olive oil, and simple seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy canned tuna pasta is ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 cans tuna in olive oil or water, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine or pasta water
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in drained tuna and cook for 2 minutes, breaking it into chunks.
- Add white wine (or pasta water) and red pepper flakes, simmering for 1–2 minutes.
- Toss in cooked pasta, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Add parsley and Parmesan cheese, tossing until combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or cheese if desired.
Notes
Use tuna in olive oil for richer flavor or tuna in water for a lighter option.Skip Parmesan to keep it dairy-free.Capers, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes make great additions.For extra protein, add chickpeas or cannellini beans.Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
