Tuna Pesto Pasta
This quick and easy tuna pesto pasta is about to become your new favorite! Spaghetti is tossed with simply seasoned tuna and a flavorful pesto sauce for a simple weeknight dinner you will make over and over again.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounce spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 12 ounce can tuna drained
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, prepare spaghetti according to box directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook garlic for 1-2 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Add tuna, salt and pepper to the skillet and break the tuna up into desired sizes.
- Add pesto to the skillet and cook until heated through.
- Drain spaghetti noodles and toss in the prepared sauce.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Cook the pasta just until al dente for optimal texture.
- Heating the tuna in garlic-flavored oil adds moisture and flavor.
- Keep the tuna in larger chunks so it stands out in the pesto.
- Top with parmesan and fresh basil for extra freshness and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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