15-minute tuna pasta recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights
Delicious tuna pasta recipe (photo: Freepik)
Tuna pasta is a simple and quick dish to prepare that doesn't require expensive ingredients or culinary expertise. It's perfect for everyday meals or a light dinner, according to Ukrainian food blogger Alex Mill.
Tuna pasta: Easy recipe
According to the expert, one of the most absurd myths many people believe is that you can't eat potatoes or pasta while on a diet. But high-quality pasta made from durum wheat is actually one of the best and most filling side dishes when you are on a diet.
You will need:
- pasta – 300 g
- tuna in its juice – 240 g
- cream cheese – 70 g
- hard cheese – 20 g
- olives – 30 g (optional)
- salt and pepper – to taste
Total cooking time: 15 minutes. Total portion weight: 1100 g
Preparation method
First, cook the pasta in salted water for 14 minutes.
Tuna pasta preparation (photo: video screenshot)
Next, place the cream cheese, olives, salt, pepper, and tuna in a bowl. Mix everything thoroughly.
Tuna pasta preparation (photo: video screenshot)
Then, add the cooked pasta to the bowl. Grate the hard cheese on top and mix everything. The tuna pasta is ready to be served.
Tuna pasta (photo: video screenshot)
