Anya’s Amazing Tomato Basil Tuna Pasta
A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender tuna, fresh basil, and ripe tomatoes, tossed in olive oil for a taste of the Mediterranean. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- 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 oz pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta cooks, combine drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the bowl with the tuna and tomato mixture.
- Toss everything together until well combined, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer.
- Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice can brighten the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/tomato-basil-tuna-pasta/
