Tuna Pasta

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

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Pescatarian
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sodium

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• classic

Ingredients

• 8 ounce spaghetti (uncooked)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion (small, chopped)
• 0.5 cup broccoli (chopped)
• 1.5 cup tomato-based pasta sauce
• 1 can tuna (water packed, 5 ounces, drained)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
3. Add onion and broccoli to the skillet.
4. Cook until softened.
5. Stir in tomato-based pasta sauce.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Turn heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
8. Add drained tuna into the sauce mixture.
9. Stir just enough to heat the tuna.
10. Add salt and black pepper to taste, if desired.
11. Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce.
12. Stir the pasta and sauce mixture until mixed together uniformly.
13. Optional: Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to the cooked mixture of pasta and sauce.
14. Serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 16.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 58.5 g
• Fat: 5.6 g
• Fiber: 5.2 g
• Sodium: 81 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
• Sugar: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 10 mg