Best Tuna Pasta Recipe
This best tuna pasta recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors in under 30 minutes using pantry staples. The combination of canned tuna, onion, and tomato sauce creates a satisfying and easy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 300 g pasta penne or spaghetti
- 1 can tuna drained
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 200 ml tomato sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then reserve 100ml pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add drained tuna to the skillet and stir gently to combine with the onion.
- Pour in tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes over medium-low heat to develop flavor.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Drain tuna thoroughly for best texture and avoid watery sauce. You can add fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving for extra flavor.