Description
Tuna Pesto Pasta is a comforting, vibrant dish that combines al dente pasta with creamy pesto, tender tuna, and juicy cherry tomatoes. This recipe is perfect for cozy nights in or casual get-togethers, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in just minutes. Enjoy this delightful bowl of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- 2. Prep the tuna: While the pasta cooks, drain and flake the tuna.
- 3. Add the pesto: Drain the pasta and return it to the pot off heat. Mix in the pesto until well-coated.
- 4. Combine ingredients: Gently fold in flaked tuna and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 5. Season: Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Serve: Plate the dish with a sprinkle of Parmesan on top and enjoy hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg