Tuna Pasta

Loaded with protein-packed tuna, nutritious veggies and fresh cooked pasta, this dish makes a delicious meal.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 min

Loaded with protein-packed tuna, nutritious veggies and fresh cooked pasta, this dish makes a delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 cup Uncooked spaghetti or other pasta
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 piece(s) Onion chopped
  • 1 medium Broccoli, or zucchini, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Tomato-based pasta sauce
  • 5 cups Water packed tuna (drained)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package; drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add onion and broccoli (or zucchini). Cook until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato-based pasta sauce. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Add drained tuna into the sauce mixture. Stir just enough to heat the tuna.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste (optional). Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Stir the pasta and sauce mixture until mixed together uniformly.
  6. Optional: Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to cooked mixture of pasta and sauce.
  7. Serve hot.

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