Tuna Pasta Recipe

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Tuna Pasta Recipe

This Tuna Pasta recipe uses canned tuna, fresh garlic, lemon, and capers all in an easy pan sauce. After the water starts boiling, it's ready in 10 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti or other pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna drained
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley plus for serving
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for serving
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, drain and return back to the pot to keep warm.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tuna, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  3. Add the cooked pasta, capers, and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water, and toss to fully coat and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and stir in the parsley and grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and garnish with more parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2oz pasta Calories 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 798mg (33%) Potassium 321mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 253IU (5%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2oz pasta
Calories 362kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 798mg 33%
Potassium 321mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 253IU 5%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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