Tuna pasta

Name: Tuna pasta
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 80 g tuna (in oil); 140 g pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped); salt and pepper (to taste)

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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Yann A. Skaalen

5 from 1 vote

Simple tuna pasta, ready in 20 minutes! Low in calories and good!

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 12

Total Time 15

Servings: 2

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 341

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

MetricUS Customary

80 g tuna in oil
140 g pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Method

Put on water for pasta.
When you put the pasta in the water, you can prepare garlic, parsley, tuna and lemon.
When the pasta is almost ready, put on a plate with a frying pan or saucepan that has room for the pasta and put in the oil.
When the oil is hot. add garlic and let it cook for approx. 30 seconds. Then stir in the tuna. lemon juice and parsley. Add a few tablespoons of pasta water.
Let it get hot and add pasta.
Serve with lemon zest. (Parmesan is not served with fish, but if you like it, GO for it!)

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuna Pasta

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

Yes, fresh tuna gives an even better result. Sear the steak in a very hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side until just pink inside, then flake it into the sauce at the end. Canned tuna in olive oil remains the most convenient and flavorful everyday option.

What can I add to tuna pasta for more flavor?

Capers, black olives, cherry tomatoes and red chili are classic additions. A small knob of butter stirred into the sauce at the end adds richness and gloss. Fresh parsley or basil on top finishes the dish perfectly.

Is tuna pasta healthy?

Tuna is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and is low in saturated fat. A serving of tuna pasta with whole-grain pasta is a nutritious and filling meal. Use tuna in spring water rather than oil for a lighter option.

Can I make tuna pasta ahead of time?

Tuna pasta tastes best freshly made. If you want to prep ahead, cook the pasta al dente and combine everything just before serving. The sauce can be made a few hours in advance and gently reheated.