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4.6 from 54 votes

Garlic Tuna Pasta with Asparagus

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 433 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 medium cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes this doesn’t add spice – just a nice enhancement of flavor
  • ¾ cup chicken stock or broth
  • 2 cans cans (6-ounces each) solid white tuna in water drained well
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon butter cut into fourths
  • 1 bunch bunch asparagus tough ends trimmed and stalks cut into thirds, lightly steamed (I steamed mine for 3-4 minutes until just barely crisp tender)
  • 1 pound penne pasta or other similar tube pasta

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions (or however you like it).
  2. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch non-stick skillet, heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant (but not browned!), about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add tuna, slightly breaking up chunks with your fingers, and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until tuna is heated through, about 1 minute.
  4. Toss tuna mixture, parsley, butter, asparagus (or other vegetable), and cooked pasta together in the skillet. Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 433kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 736mg (31%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 433kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 736mg 31%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.