Heavenly Tuna Pasta
Indulge in the creamy, zesty flavors of *Heavenly Tuna Pasta*, a quick and satisfying dinner that brings gourmet flair to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfectly al dente spaghetti is tossed in a luscious sauce made with tender canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, velvety heavy cream, and a hint of lemon zest for a bright, refreshing finish. Sautéed onions and garlic create a robust base, while Parmesan cheese adds irresistible richness. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a fragrant garnish, this dish is the ultimate comfort food with a Mediterranean twist. Ideal for weeknight dinners, this crowd-pleasing tuna pasta recipe is simple to prepare yet elegant enough to impress! Keywords: tuna pasta recipe, creamy pasta, quick dinner ideas, Mediterranean pasta, easy pasta dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (130g each) canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 300 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 tsp (adjust to taste) black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the rest.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the drained canned tuna to the skillet, breaking it up slightly with a spatula. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
Add the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, and mix well to balance the flavors.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce evenly.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and give it one final toss before serving.
Plate the Heavenly Tuna Pasta and garnish with additional parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.7 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4225 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 125.4 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 742 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1986 mg | 42% | |
*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.
