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Tuna pesto pasta in a bowl with bowl of pesto and parmesan.
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5 from 1 vote

Tuna Pesto Pasta

Delicious and easy 3 ingredient healthy recipe perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 594kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces noodles regular or gluten free
  • 1 cup pesto sauce store bought or homemade
  • 1 can high quality tuna such as Wild Planet

Instructions

  • Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  • Open can of tun and use a fork to "flake" the tuna into smaller pieces.
  • Combine pasta with pesto sauce, more or less to taste, and tuna.
  • Top with parmesan, red pepper flakes, capers, or whatever you like!

Nutrition

Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1274IU | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg