Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape)
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, combine the drained tuna and pesto in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked pasta to the tuna pesto mixture. Toss to combine.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Toss again.
- If the pasta seems too dry, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This dish is also delicious served cold as a pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 40mg