Description
A quick and simple pasta dish featuring tuna, pesto, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add drained tuna to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the pesto and heavy cream. Heat through gently, do not boil.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use oil-packed tuna for a richer flavor, draining most of the oil.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of pasta water you add.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: tuna pasta, pesto pasta, creamy tuna, quick dinner, easy pasta