Pasta with Tuna Tomato Green Olives

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Brighten up pasta night with this vibrant and Mediterranean-inspired Pasta with Tuna Tomato Green Olives recipe! Bursting with the irresistible combination of savory canned tuna, sweet cherry tomatoes, and briny green olives, this dish is a celebration of simple yet bold flavors. Enhanced with garlic, capers, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this quick and easy pasta is ready in just 30 minutes. Fresh parsley adds a hint of freshness, while a splash of reserved pasta water ensures the sauce clings perfectly to each strand. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant yet effortless meal, this seafood pasta pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or fresh side salad for the ultimate Mediterranean dining experience.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 400 g Pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 300 g Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 180 g Canned tuna (in olive oil, drained)
• 80 g Green olives (pitted and sliced)
• 1 tbsp Capers (optional, rinsed and drained)
• 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.

2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices.

5. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the drained tuna, green olives, capers (if using), and red pepper flakes. Stir gently to combine and heat through for 2–3 minutes.

6. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If the mixture looks dry, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

8. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta and give it a final toss. Remove from heat.

9. Serve the pasta warm with an optional drizzle of olive oil or additional parsley as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (254.2g)

Calories		356
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.7 g	19%
	Saturated Fat	2.5 g	13%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		24 mg	8%
Sodium		981 mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate		36.1 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	3.8 g	14%
	Total Sugars	3.3 g
Protein		20.3 g	41%
Vitamin D		2.6 mcg	13%
Calcium		35 mg	3%
Iron		1.8 mg	10%
Potassium		366 mg	8%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 530 cal (37.0%%)

Protein: 324 cal (22.6%%)

Carbs: 577 cal (40.3%%)