Description
A quick and delicious Easy Canned Tuna Pasta recipe perfect for a light and satisfying meal. This dish combines al dente spaghetti with a flavorful tuna, garlic, and lemon sauce enhanced by fresh parsley, all ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained (preferably packed in oil)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Boil a salted pot of water and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Use this time to prepare the other ingredients.
- Heat Garlic in Oil: When the pasta is near ready, heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Tuna and Flavorings: Stir in the drained tuna, lemon juice, and chopped parsley into the pan. Allow mixture to heat through gently.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Once pasta is cooked, reserve a couple tablespoons of pasta water and add it to the tuna sauce. Drain the spaghetti and toss it with the sauce to combine. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Optionally top the pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use tuna packed in oil for a richer flavor; you can substitute with tuna packed in water for a lighter option.
- Reserve some pasta water to help bind the sauce and pasta together smoothly.
- Adjust lemon juice and parsley amounts based on your taste preference.
- Parmesan cheese and lemon zest add extra freshness but are optional.
- This recipe yields 2 servings, easily doubled for more portions.
