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    Home » Fish & Seafood

    Easy Canned Tuna Pasta (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

    Published: Sep 3, 2018 / Updated: Mar 4, 2021 / 567 Comments

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    This canned tuna pasta recipe is quick, healthy, and comforting. The perfect recipe when you don't have a lot in your pantry!

    healthy 15 minute canned tuna pasta in a white bowl

    This tuna garlic pasta recipe takes me back to my childhood. My mom used to make something similar when I was a kid, and I just loved it.

    She'd sometimes chop up celery leaves instead of using parsley, but I never have those on hand, so parsley it is!

    I hadn't made this recipe in a while, and I really enjoyed eating it after I finished the photos. I never put this recipe on the blog because I wasn't sure people would like it, even though I know it tastes great. I did a little research, and there definitely is demand for canned tuna pasta, so I figured I'd do it.

    I can't believe it's September already. I'm sure everyone is saying it, but it kinda snuck up on me. I love summer, so I'm sad to see it go, and I'm so not ready for fall.

    In any case, if you're busy and frazzled with back-to-school activities, this tuna spaghetti recipe is one way to save some time and keep your sanity.

    healthy 15 minute garlic tuna pasta in a bowl with spaghetti twirled on a fork

    This healthy tuna pasta recipe can be jazzed up or even made more simple than it already is. For the photos I added some grated parmesan cheese and a little lemon zest (I used the same handy tool to do both so it took me like 30 seconds), but in real life I don't usually bother.

    I've even made this with just tuna, garlic, and olive oil when I'm in a rush and I really have nothing in the fridge (it's rare I don't have parsley).

    You may also like my healthy tuna pasta salad or my creamy tuna pasta salad recipes.

    easy canned tuna pasta in a white bowl

    Will you give this easy canned tuna pasta a go? What's your favorite clean-out-the-pantry recipe?

    Questions? Talk to me in the comments below!

    This healthy 15 minute canned tuna pasta is a great time-saver when you're short on time and ingredients!

    Easy Canned Tuna Pasta

    This canned tuna pasta recipe is quick, healthy, and comforting. The perfect recipe when you don't have a lot in your pantry!
    4.82 from 194 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 2
    Calories 400 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 large cloves garlic minced
    • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained I prefer tuna packed in oil
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 4 ounces uncooked pasta (I used spaghetti)

    Instructions
     

    • Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. Prep your other ingredients while it cooks.
    • When the pasta is close to being ready, add the oil to a small pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook it for 30 seconds.
    • Stir in the tuna, lemon juice, and parsley. Let it heat through. 
    • Once the pasta is done, add some of the pasta water (a couple tablespoons) to the sauce and then drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Optional: serve pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest.

    Notes

    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword canned tuna pasta, tuna garlic pasta
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Nour says

      May 13, 2022 at 9:32 AM

      5 stars
      So delicious and simple it's my favorite pasta recipe now i love it thank you for this amazing recipe!!

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      • Natasha says

        May 13, 2022 at 10:14 AM

        Awesome!! You're very welcome, Nour! 😀

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