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

This canned tuna pasta recipe is quick, healthy, and comforting. It's the perfect recipe when you don't have a lot in your pantry!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: canned tuna pasta, tuna garlic pasta
Servings: 2
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces uncooked pasta (I used spaghetti)
  • 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

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

  • See blog post for some ideas on recipe variations!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg