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Tuna Pea Pasta

An under 20, easy to make tuna pea pasta recipe that's delicious served hot or cold or for lunch or dinner!

Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Heat a 3 quart pot of water on stove until it comes to a boil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. When pasta is al dente, drain and add to the onions in the pot. Turn off heat. Add the tuna and mix.
  6. Add herbs, mix, and then drizzle dressing. Add Parmesan cheese and give a final mix.
  7. 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

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

% 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.