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Tuna Pesto Pasta

If you’re looking for an easy-peasy dinner, but with major flavor overload, then this Tuna Pesto Pasta is your next best meal!

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Enjoy a stress-free dinner with our simple Tuna Pesto Pasta recipe! Made with pantry staples like store-bought pesto and canned tuna, this family-friendly dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Discover the joy of easy and tasty meals!

Weeknights for our family are incredibly busy! Between homework, after-school activities, and running a local antique shop, our schedule gets piled with tons of tasks. However, I’ll never say “no” to a good homecooked meal – which is why I recently came up with this recipe for Tuna Pesto Pasta.

What is Tuna Pesto Pasta?

My Tuna Pesto Pasta is a hearty dish, made with spaghetti, tuna, pesto, mushrooms and parmesan cheese. Together, it creates a comfort meal that’s quick and easy to whip up, making it the ideal dinner for busy weeknights.

Keep on scrolling for the full recipe details!

What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Pesto Pasta with Tuna?

Be sure to gather the following ingredients to make your Tuna Pesto Pasta. Below you’ll find a quick list, but as you scroll through the blog post, you’ll find our recipe card with the measurement and preparation details:

  • Spaghetti
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Butter
  • Tuna in oil
  • Canned mushrooms
  • Pesto sauce
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
Enjoy a stress-free dinner with our simple Tuna Pesto Pasta recipe! Made with pantry staples like store-bought pesto and canned tuna, this family-friendly dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Discover the joy of easy and tasty meals!

Can I Use Tuna in Water?

Since you’ll be draining the liquid from the tuna, then using canned tuna in water would be suitable for this recipe. However, I do highly recommend using tuna in oil for flavor purposes – it really does add that special kick to this recipe.

How Do I Store Leftovers?

If you’ve found yourself with leftovers, store it in an airtight food container – be sure it’s completely cool before refrigerating.

It can stay in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Reheat on a stove top and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water to loosen it up.

Enjoy a stress-free dinner with our simple Tuna Pesto Pasta recipe! Made with pantry staples like store-bought pesto and canned tuna, this family-friendly dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Discover the joy of easy and tasty meals!

How to Make Tuna Pesto Pasta

Start with the pasta: boil pasta according to package’s directions. Once cooked, strain completely and set aside.

Place a large skillet on your stovetop and heat your oil and butter over medium.

Next, drain the tuna from its oil and add to your heated skillet. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Once cooked for 2 to 3 minutes, add the mushrooms, pesto and salt and pepper.

Busy weeknights made easy with our Tuna Pesto Pasta recipe! Using store-bought pesto and canned tuna, this quick and delicious meal is perfect for families on the go. Save time without compromising on flavor!

Slowly add the cooked pasta and fold until all pasta is well-coated with your pesto mixture. Next, fold in ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Serve on individual plates and sprinkle with more parmesan, if desired

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Enjoy a stress-free dinner with our simple Tuna Pesto Pasta recipe! Made with pantry staples like store-bought pesto and canned tuna, this family-friendly dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Discover the joy of easy and tasty meals!
Yield: 4 servings

Tuna Pesto Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Enjoy a stress-free dinner with our simple Tuna Pesto Pasta
recipe! Made with pantry staples like store-bought pesto and canned tuna, this
family-friendly dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Discover the joy of
easy and tasty meals!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. spaghetti noodles (uncooked)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 can tuna in oil (12 oz.)
  • 1 can mushroom, drained
  • 1 ½ cups pesto sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese + extra for topping

Instructions

    1. Boil pasta according to package’s directions – strain and set aside.
    2. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter.
    3. Drain tuna from oil and add to heated pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
    4. Add mushrooms, pesto sauce and salt and pepper.
    5. Slowly add cooked pasta and fold until well-coated. Fold in ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
    6. Add extra parmesan cheese when serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 690Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 961mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 28g

Nutrition info included as a guide. No guarantees are made that the information is accurate.

Busy weeknights made easy with our Tuna Pesto Pasta recipe! Using store-bought pesto and canned tuna, this quick and delicious meal is perfect for families on the go. Save time without compromising on flavor!
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