Tuna Pea Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
60 reviews
Excellent
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Pea Pasta
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An under 20, easy to make tuna pea pasta recipe that's delicious served hot or cold or for lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb pasta farfalle, egg noodles, or any of your other favorites
- 1 5 oz can Albacore Tuna drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
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Instructions
- Heat a 3 quart pot of water on stove until it comes to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl of measuring cup with a pour spout, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk and set aside.
- When water comes to a bowl, add pasta. Set timer for pasta - according to time on package for the kind of pasta you're using. When there's about 4 minutes left for the pasta to cook, add frozen peas.
- While peas cook, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot and on medium and saute garlic and onion until soft and transluscent.
- When pasta is al dente, drain and add to the onions in the pot. Turn off heat. Add the tuna and mix.
- Add herbs, mix, and then drizzle dressing. Add Parmesan cheese and give a final mix.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage:
- Storage:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Substitutions:
- Substitutions:
- Herbs- Use dried herbs for the fresh. Use 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1 (scant) teaspoon of dill.
- Peas - Fresh or Canned. If using fresh, add to boiling water 2-3 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking. If using canned, add with tuna.
- Pasta - Use your favorite! If using fresh, it only takes a couple of minutes to cook, so add peas at the same time to boiling water.
- Make-Ahead:
- Make-Ahead:
- If making to serve cold, prep everything as described, but save the dressing and cheese for right before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
988mg
(41%)
Potassium
503mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
723IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 988mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
60 reviews
Excellent
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