Tuna Pasta
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender pasta, savory tuna, and fresh ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g spaghetti
- 1 can 200g tuna in olive oil, drained
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Drain the canned tuna and add it to the pan, breaking it apart with a fork.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with tuna and tomatoes.
- Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in fresh basil and serve immediately with grated Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g