Tomato Basil Tuna Pasta: 1 Amazing Dish
Enjoy a simple and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish featuring tuna, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant basil, tossed in olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, combine drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the bowl with the tuna and tomato mixture.
- Toss everything together until well combined. If the pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is a great addition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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