Tuna Pesto Pasta

reader reviews

“This is a super simple pasta recipe that my kids and husband enjoyed!” ~ Ashley

key ingredients:

pasta oil packed tuna garlic basil leaves blanched almonds parmesan cheese salt & pepper olive oil

about this recipe

20-minute meal few ingredients easy prep

Truly a match made in flavor heaven, and this recipe for tuna pesto pasta creates a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy in just 20 minutes. Plus it relies on pantry staples, so it’s a great last-minute dinner idea.

STEP 1:

Gather ingredients.

STEP 2:

Cook pasta & reserve some pasta water.

STEP 3:

Make the pesto.

STEP 4:

Add pesto & pasta water to cooked pasta. Mix.

STEP 5:

Combine tuna and pesto.

STEP 6:

Serve the pasta topped with the tuna mixture.

To make this dish gluten free, replace the pasta with your favorite gluten free pasta. For a dairy-free version, replace the parmesan cheese with dairy free parmesan cheese or use my dairy free nut free pesto.

make it gluten & dairy free

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