Easy Tuna Pasta Recipe for Quick Dinners
This easy recipes tuna pasta is quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights with minimal ingredients.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (5-ounce) can tuna in oil, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- Freshly grated parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tuna, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with freshly grated parmesan on top.