Easy Canned Tuna Pasta
A creamy, simple, and pantry-friendly pasta dish featuring canned tuna, cherry tomatoes, and garlic, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta Choose your favorite type.
- 1 can Canned Tuna Drained.
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking.
- 1 clove Garlic Mince for flavor.
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
- 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- optional Grated Parmesan Cheese To garnish if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Weigh out 8 oz of your favorite pasta.
- Mince 1 clove of garlic and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Chop 1/4 cup of parsley and set it aside.
Cooking
- Add the pasta to boiling water, cooking it according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Once the olive oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant, but don't let it brown.
- Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, mixing it with the garlic and tomatoes. Gently fold in the drained tuna.
Serving
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley. If you like, top with some grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot and savor every delightful bite!
Notes
Double the batch and store in airtight containers for meal prep. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of water.