Tuna Pesto Pasta
Tuna Pesto Pasta is full of flavor and protein, and can be made in 15 minutes or less. Whether you serve it warm or cold, this 7-ingredient pasta dish is sure to be a hit.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 349kcal
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz. tuna cans in water or oil
- ½ lb. dry pasta
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ cup red onion diced small
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to the packaging instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water if needed.
- While the pasta is cooking, dice red onion and mince garlic. Add both to a large mixing bowl and squeeze fresh lemon juice over top. Allow to sit for a 2-3 minutes to mellow out the flavor of the aromatics.
- Add canned tuna to mixing bowl. There is no need to drain. Break up tuna with a fork into small chunks.
- Add cooked pasta, halved tomatoes, and pesto.
- Stir to combine. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to smooth out the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 808IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg