Creamy Tuna Pasta
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Tuna Pasta, a quick and easy recipe brimming with fresh ingredients and rich, satisfying tastes. This dish pairs perfectly cooked al dente penne with a luscious, creamy sauce made from heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest for a bright, tangy twist. Tender chunks of tuna add a savory depth, while fragrant garlic and fresh parsley elevate every bite. Finished with grated Parmesan cheese for an irresistible touch of indulgence, this recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Perfect for seafood lovers, Creamy Tuna Pasta is simple yet elegant—serve it with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 185 grams Canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the drained tuna to the skillet and break it up slightly with a spoon. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 3 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss it in the sauce to coat evenly.
Stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese has melted and everything is well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.5 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.6 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 2755 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.6 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 106.3 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1143 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
