Description
A quick and simple pasta dish using canned tuna that you can prepare in fifteen minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Add the drained tuna to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Cook for 1 minute.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the tuna mixture.
- Pour in the lemon juice and add the chopped parsley. Toss everything together.
- Add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce that coats the pasta. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Add red pepper flakes now if you want spice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute canned tuna packed in oil for tuna in water, but drain the oil well.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- For a creamier texture, stir in 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese at the end.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: tuna pasta, easy pasta, canned tuna recipe, 15 minute meal, quick dinner