Tuna Pea Pasta
An under 20, easy to make tuna pea pasta recipe that's delicious served hot or cold or for lunch or dinner!
Servings 4 people
Calories 268kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb pasta farfalle, egg noodles, or any of your other favorites
- 1 5 oz can albacore tuna drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Prep Pasta: Heat a 3-quart pot of salted water on the stove until it comes to a boil.
- Make Dressing: Meanwhile, in a small bowl of measuring cup with a pour spout, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk and set aside.
- Cook Pasta: When the water comes to a boil, add pasta. Set a timer for pasta (according to the time on the package) for the kind of pasta you're using. When there are about 4 minutes left for the pasta to cook, add the frozen peas.
- Saute: While the peas cook, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot. On medium heat, saute the garlic and onion until soft and translucent.
- Add Pasta: When pasta is al dente, drain it and add it to the onions in the Dutch oven/pot. Turn off the heat. Add the tuna and mix.
- Finish Pasta: Add the herbs, mix, and then drizzle the dressing. Add Parmesan cheese and give a final mix.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Substitutions:
Herbs- Use dried herbs for the fresh. Use 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1 (scant) teaspoon of dill.
Peas - Fresh or Canned. If using fresh, add to boiling water 2-3 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking. If using canned, add with tuna.
Pasta - Use your favorite! If using fresh, it only takes a couple of minutes to cook, so add peas at the same time to boiling water.
Make-Ahead:
If making to serve cold, prep everything as described, but save the dressing and cheese for right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 723IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg
