Easy Canned Tuna Pasta
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 360kcal
This Tuna Spaghetti recipe is an easy way to revamp canned tuna into a flavorful and budget-friendly main course. Made with a can of tuna, the pasta of your choice, and a simple olive oil and garlic sauce, this is a restaurant-quality meal that’s ready in minutes.
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Equipment
- Collander
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or bucatini or linguine
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 6 anchovies optional, if not using add 1 more TBSP olive oil
- 1 5-6 oz. can tuna drained
- 1/4 cup capers drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh herbs torn, such as parsley and dill, or celery leaves, plus more for serving (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water according to the package instructions, then drain in a colander, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add anchovies and cook until anchovies melt, 2-3 minutes longer. Add the cooked pasta, tuna, capers, herbs and ½ cup pasta cooking liquid. Toss well to coat, adding additional pasta cooking liquid if needed.
- Serve garnished with more fresh herb and lemon wedges.
Notes
Recipe tips
- Gluten free tuna spaghetti – Use your favorite gluten free spaghetti or long, thin noodles. For a low carb version, try shirataki noodles or zoodles!
- Make it creamy – Looking for a creamy tuna pasta recipe? Swap the pasta water for milk or heavy cream to make a rich, creamy sauce.
- Storing and reheating leftovers – Keep the leftovers in an airtight container stored in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. To reheat, simply pop the pasta in the microwave for a minute.
- Lemon zest
- Chopped artichoke hearts
- Chickpeas
- Sauteed spinach
- Cannellini beans
- Homemade croutons
- Chopped kale
- Parmesan cheese
- Diced roasted red pepper
- Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Sliced kalamata olives
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg