Amazing Lemon Garlic Tuna Pasta: 5 Stars
Enjoy a light and zesty tuna pasta dish, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add drained tuna to the skillet and break it up with a spoon.
- Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the tuna mixture.
- Toss to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Other fresh herbs like dill or chives can be used instead of parsley.
- For a creamier sauce, you can add a tablespoon of butter or a splash of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400
- Sugar: Approximately 2g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 60g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40mg
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