Pasta with Tuna Cream Sauce
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Pasta with Tuna Cream Sauce, a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal. This simple yet elegant dish features al dente pasta tossed in a luscious sauce made with canned tuna in olive oil, heavy cream, and sautéed garlic, creating a rich and savory base. Enhanced with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a touch of lemon zest for brightness, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. Versatile and satisfying, it pairs beautifully with spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine and offers a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. Perfect for seafood and pasta lovers alike, this dish is sure to become a household favorite! Keywords: pasta with tuna, creamy tuna sauce, quick pasta recipes, seafood pasta, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 2 cans (120g each) Canned tuna in olive oil
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tsp Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Drain the canned tuna and add it to the skillet. Use a spoon to break the tuna into smaller pieces as it warms through, about 2 minutes.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly to melt and incorporate it into the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. For a bright, tangy flavor, add the optional lemon zest at this stage.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the tuna cream sauce.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and toss again to distribute.
Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 896 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% | |
*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.
