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Creamy tuna pasta with parsley on a white speckled plate, ready to serve.

Tuna Pasta

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces uncooked pasta such as spaghetti
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 can tuna (5 ounces) drained
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Shredded Parmesan for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve a couple of tablespoons of the pasta water before draining.
  • Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallot and cook for about 30 seconds until it is fragrant but not browned.
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  • Add drained tuna, lemon juice, and parsley to garlic oil in the pan. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water to combine flavors.
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  • Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
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  • Serve warm, garnished with shredded Parmesan and extra parsley.
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Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 162mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Tuna Pasta
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