Tuna pasta

Tuna pasta, after testing this recipe there is no excuse for not eating healthy even if you have a little time! If you stick to the recipe, this dinner has less than 400 kcal.

Several dishes with pasta and seafood:
Pasta Vongole
Pasta with mussels in wine and cream sauce

Here you will find dinner tips on all my pasta dishes:
Pasta

🍷 Wine tips

Vermentino — Tuna pasta with tomato and herbs pairs beautifully with a fresh Vermentino from Sardinia or Tuscany — fruity acidity and a light bitter note that perfectly complements the tuna. Pinot Grigio or a dry Provence Rosé are equally fine.

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Tunfisk pasta
Yann A. Skaalen

Tonfiskpasta

5 from 1 vote
Enkel tonfiskpasta, klar på 20 minuter! Låg i kalorier och god!
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 portioner
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 341

Ingredients
  

  • 80 g tonfisk i olja
  • 140 g pasta
  • 2 msk olivolja
  • 2 klyftor vitlök krossad
  • 1 tsk citronsaft
  • 1 msk persilja finhackad
  • salt och peppar efter smak

Method
 

  1. Koka upp vatten för pasta.
  2. Medan pastan kokar förbereder du vitlök, persilja, tonfisk och citron.
  3. När pastan nästan är klar, ta en stekpanna med plats för pastan och häll i oljan.
  4. När oljan är varm, tillsätt vitlök och låt den steka ca 30 sekunder. Rör i tonfisk, citronsaft och persilja. Tillsätt några matskedar pastavatten.
  5. Låt det bli varmt och tillsätt pastan.
  6. Servera med citronzest. (Parmesan serveras inte med fisk, men om du gillar det – kör på!)

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 21gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

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Tips and variations

  • Use tuna in oil rather than in water for a richer flavour and better texture in the sauce.
  • Add the tuna at the end and fold in gently to keep some texture and avoid breaking it up too much.
  • Squeeze over plenty of lemon juice and add chopped parsley just before serving for a fresh flavour that lifts the whole dish.

FAQ

Can I use fresh tuna instead of canned tuna for pasta?

Yes, seared fresh tuna steaks add a premium feel to tuna pasta. Canned tuna in olive oil is the more common and convenient choice with a richer flavor compared to tuna packed in brine.

What pasta shape works best with tuna?

Spaghetti is the classic choice for tuna pasta, but penne, rigatoni, and linguine all work well. The key is to use a pasta that can hold the light olive oil-based sauce without becoming soggy.

How do I prevent tuna pasta from being dry?

Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Add it gradually while tossing the pasta with tuna and olive oil to create a light emulsified sauce that coats the pasta evenly.