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Canned Tuna Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring canned tuna, garlic, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

pasta

  • 350 g dried pasta (any type and shape)
  • 3 cans canned chunk tuna in oil (drained)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅓ cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 large garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 100 g cream cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or as needed)
  • ½ cup pasta water
  • ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve some water and drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onions for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add red pepper flakes, then stir in cooked pasta, cream cheese, and reserved pasta water until combined.
  • Mix in drained tuna, season with salt and pepper, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to add more red pepper flakes for extra spice or garnish with fresh herbs.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Quick, Tuna