Description
One-Pan Creamy Tuna Pasta is a delightful blend of tender pasta and savory tuna enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. This comforting dish comes together in just one pan, making it perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Enhanced with vibrant green peas and finished with grated Parmesan, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Say goodbye to complicated recipes; this dish will have your family and friends asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (like fusilli)
- 1 can (5 oz) quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Pour in heavy cream, stirring well, and let it simmer until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- 4. Gently fold in the drained tuna and frozen peas, heating through.
- 5. Add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg