Canned Tuna Pasta
This canned tuna pasta is ready in minutes and contains tons of healthy fats and satisfying protein to keep you full for hours. Plus, the simple ingredients mean you won’t need to spend hours darting between grocery stores to find what you need!
Servings: 6
Calories: 224kcal
Ingredients
- 1 onion - finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 12 oz long pasta - like spaghetti or bucatini
- The zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cans tuna - 5 ounces each, packed in extra virgin olive oil - drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley - chopped, plus more for garnish
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and salt it.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add some oil from the tuna cans and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the tuna to the skillet. Break it up gently with a fork and cook for a couple of minutes until they are heated through. Stir in the lemon zest, drained capers, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together. Add some of the reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the pasta, garnishing with additional chopped parsley.
Notes
Note 1 - Pasta water is key: Don’t forget to reserve some pasta water before draining. The starchy water helps emulsify and thicken the sauce, ensuring it coats the pasta evenly.
How to store: This pasta is best consumed fresh, but if you have any leftovers, let them cool at room temperature, then transfer them into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: When reheating, add a splash of water to the pasta. This can help prevent it from becoming too dry.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Sugar: 2g