Creamy Tuna Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Tuna Pasta Recipe is a simple, comforting and tasty meal that anyone can cook at home. It is perfect for busy weekdays, lazy weekends or quick family dinners. The pasta is soft, the sauce is rich and the tuna adds great flavor and protein. You do not need fancy ingredients or advanced cooking skills.
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta penne, fusilli, or spaghetti
- 2 cans tuna in water or oil drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup cooking cream or heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup grated cheese cheddar or parmesan
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
These are the main Ingredients for Creamy Tuna Pasta, and most are already in your kitchen.
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil water in a pot with salt. Add pasta and cook until tender. Drain the pasta and keep it aside.
Prepare the Pan
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Make sure the oil spreads evenly before adding ingredients.
Cook the Onion
- Add chopped onion to the pan. Cook slowly until soft and light golden. Stir often to avoid burning.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic to the onion. Cook for thirty seconds until fragrant. Do not let it turn brown.
Add Tuna
- Add drained tuna to the pan. Break it gently with a spoon. Cook for two minutes to warm through.
Pour in Cream
- Lower the heat and add cream and milk. Stir slowly until the sauce looks smooth and creamy.
Season the Sauce
- Add salt, black pepper, oregano, and chili flakes. Mix well and let the sauce simmer gently.
Add Cheese
- Add grated cheese to the sauce. Stir until melted completely and the sauce becomes thick.
Combine Pasta
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss gently so every piece gets coated with creamy sauce.
Final Touch
- Cook for one more minute. Turn off heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick. It helps keep the sauce silky.
- Choose tuna in oil for richer flavor or tuna in water for a lighter dish.
- Add sweet corn or peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Use mushrooms or spinach to make it more filling and healthy.
- Replace cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add lemon juice for a fresh and tangy taste.
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber.