Quick & Luscious Tomato Basil Tuna Pasta
A simple and flavorful tuna pasta dish featuring fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil, inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, combine tuna, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta and add it to the bowl with the tuna mixture.
- Toss to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- You can add other vegetables like olives or capers.
- Use good quality olive oil for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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