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Tuna Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and flavorful tuna pasta dish perfect for a satisfying meal in minutes.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces spaghetti or other pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 5-ounce cans tuna drained
  • 1 none lemon zest and juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley plus for serving
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, reserve ½ cup of water, then drain.
  • Heat olive oil, cook garlic until fragrant, then add tuna, lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Add pasta, capers, and reserved water; toss and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in parsley and Parmesan, then serve garnished with extra parsley and cheese.

Notes

Use fresh parsley for best flavor and adjust lemon to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Tuna