5 from 10 votes
Pesto Pasta with Tuna
Pesto Pasta with Tuna combines al dente spaghetti with a sauté of onions, garlic, canned tuna, and mushrooms all enveloped in a basil pesto sauce. The result is a flavorful pasta dish where the richness of tuna and the earthiness of mushrooms complement the herbaceous pesto. Parmesan cheese adds a savory finish, creating a balanced meal suitable for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
466 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466
% 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.