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Tuna Pesto Pasta
This tuna pesto pasta is an easy and delicious meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes. Made with only a handful of ingredients, this tuna pesto pasta salad is not just perfect for a busy weeknight but also as an easy, healthy make-ahead lunch idea.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2½ to 3 cups farfalle pasta *
- 1½ cups frozen peas
- 1 cup pesto or 1½ cups if using 3 cups pasta
- ¼ to ½ red onion chopped or thinly sliced
- 10 oz grape tomatoes halved (284 grams)
- 2 cans tuna well-drained, (150 grams per can)
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice (half a lemon)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water has boiled, add the pasta and stir occasionally as it cooks. I use farfalle which takes 10 to 11 minutes. Add the frozen peas one minute before the pasta is done so it can cook. When done, drain.
- Add the pesto to the pasta and peas and stir to combine, making sure the pasta is well coated.
- Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, tuna, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pot.
- Mix well to combine and serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.
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Notes
- *Barilla suggests ¾ cup of dried farfella pasta per serving, but it's up to how much pasta you're in the mood for.
Nutrition Information
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
753mg
(31%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2299IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2299IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.