Description
Quick, delicious, and budget-friendly 20-Minute Stovetop Tuna Pasta that satisfies the tastebuds and pleases even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
Canned Tuna
- 1 can (about 5 oz) chunk light or solid white tuna, packed in water
Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Tomatoes and Tuna: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften. Then, add the canned tuna, breaking it up gently as you mix it in.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the drained pasta back to the pot. Toss everything together, incorporating the reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and toss with fresh parsley. Serve warm, garnished as desired.
Notes
- Perfect Pasta: Make sure to cook the pasta al dente for the best texture.
- Flavor Boost: Use lemon zest for an extra layer of flavor.
- One-Pot Wonder: Keep everything in one pot for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
- Stay Fresh: Use fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, as dried herbs can lose their potency.
- Taste as You Go: Adjust seasonings according to your preferences while cooking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg