Pesto Pasta with Tuna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
466 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Pesto Pasta with Tuna
Description
Pesto Pasta with Tuna uses dry spaghetti cooked just until al dente, then combined in a skillet with sautéed onions and garlic for a mild aromatic base. Canned tuna including its oil is stirred in for a rich seafood element, and mushrooms add texture and earthiness. Basil pesto sauce brings an herbal, garlicky layer that coats each pasta strand evenly. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added umami and saltiness.
The tuna and mushroom mixture is cooked briefly to meld flavors without overcooking, maintaining a tender bite in the ingredients. This dish can be served as a standalone main pasta meal, ideal for those looking for a protein-enhanced vegetarian pasta alternative. Its combination of familiar pantry ingredients makes it a practical and satisfying choice.
Simply toss the hot pasta with the pesto-tuna mixture to warm through evenly. Adjust seasoning with black pepper and salt as needed before serving. Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top adds a creamy touch that contrasts the fresh pesto flavor.
Ingredients
- 14 oz spaghetti dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 big onion - sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 cans (7oz) tuna or 1 12 oz can, in oil
- 1 can (425g) mushroom - drained
- 1 cup basil pesto sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti noodles as per package instruction just until al dente. Drain water and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Saute onion and garlic until translucent and aromatic.
- Pour in canned tuna including the oil. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add basil pesto sauce and season with salt and ground pepper as needed. Cook for another minute and turn the heat off.
- Add cooked pasta into the skillet and toss until noodle strands are completely covered with pesto sauce.
- Sprinkle with shredded parmesan and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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