Tuna Pasta

Toss together this quick 17-minute Tuna Pasta recipe! Elevate pantry tuna with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs for a simple, satisfying meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 ounces uncooked pasta (such as spaghetti)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 1 can tuna (5 ounces) (drained)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Shredded Parmesan (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve a couple of tablespoons of the pasta water before draining.
2. 2Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallot and cook for about 30 seconds until it is fragrant but not browned.
3. 3Combine ingredients: Add drained tuna, lemon juice, and parsley to garlic oil in the pan. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water to combine flavors.
4. 4Toss pasta: Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
5. 5Serve warm, garnished with shredded Parmesan and extra parsley.