Easy Canned Tuna Pasta Recipe
Canned tuna pasta is my go-to recipe when I need to throw dinner on the table quickly! It’s delicious, easy, cheap and so fast to make!
Something about silky pasta, covered in flavourful tomato pasta with delicious chunks of tuna, topped with melted cheese is just oh so good. My kids absolutely love when I make this dish.
It’s great all year round and you most likely already have everything you need in your cupboard!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
So many reasons why you will love this recipe but here’s just a few to get you going!
- Quick to make: This recipe is very quick to make! Once the pasta is cooked you literally just throw everything together! You can have dinner on the table in 15 minutes or less!
- Cheap meal: It’s a very affordable and filling meal that can feed 4 to 6 people easily.
- Few ingredients: You do not need a lot of random ingredients. You most likely already have everything you need in your cupboard at home!
- Delicious: For such a simple and quick recipe, it really is very tasty! And super versatile making it a great recipe. You can add vegetables if you want or don’t. Change up spices to suit your taste. You can’t really go wrong!
Ingredients
1 450g can of tuna in olive oil. You want the larger size can of tuna not a little tin can. Or alternatively you can use several small cans of tuna.
1 jar of pasta sauce about 700 grams. I like buy pasta sauce that has some herbs already in it. But you can always just add extra spices to yours.
400 grams of pasta that is then cooked. I buy sourdough khorasan pasta it taste so good!
1 tsp of each: seal salt, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
pinch of black pepper
Grated cheese to top is optional but oh so good!
How To Make Tuna Pasta (Step By Step)
- Cook your pasta as the instructions on the packet says.
- Drain the pasta and place back in the pot on the stove on low heat.
3. Pour the tuna and oil into the pot with pasta.
4. Pour the pasta sauce into the pot and add the spices.
5. Mix all ingredients together and then serve with cheese and or slices avocado on top!
Tuna Pasta Variations and Tips
Here are some other ways you can change up this pasta dish!
- Add precooked vegetables to your dish like carrots, onion, mushrooms, peas, broccoli ect!
- Serve with sliced avocado and some garlic cheese bread on the side.
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Easy Canned Tuna Pasta Recipe
You will love this simple and delicious canned tuna pasta recipe. A quick and easy lunch or dinner option the family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 450g can of tuna in olive oil.
- 1 jar of pasta sauce about 700 grams.
- 400 grams of pasta that is then cooked.
- 1 tsp seal salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook your pasta as the instructions on the packet says.
- Drain the pasta and place back in the pot on the stove on low heat.
- Pour the tuna and oil into the pot with pasta.
- Pour the pasta sauce into the pot and add the spices.
- Mix all ingredients together and then serve with cheese and or slices avocado on top!
Notes
Store your tuna pasta in an airtight container in the fridge. Make sure to eat it within 3 to 5 days!
Questions and Answers
Can I make canned tuna pasta in advance?
You can definitely precook the pasta in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then add the rest of the ingredients and serve warm.
I wouldn’t cook the whole thing too far in advance as you would generally want to eat it warm.
How do I store canned tuna pasta?
Store your tuna pasta in an airtight container in the fridge. Make sure to eat it within 3 to 5 days!
Should I rinse my pasta before cooking it?
I never rinse my pasta first because you want the starch. Rinsing pasta reduces the flavour and also reduces the shiny look.
