Who doesn’t know the feeling? The month is coming to an end, and your wallet is feeling a bit light. That’s when budget-friendly meals that are easy on the wallet come in handy. But you don’t have to sacrifice good taste. For our tuna pasta, you only need a few ingredients that you might even have at home. All you need is fettuccine, tuna, peas, and carrots to conjure up a simple and quick dinner. Who says delicious food has to be complicated?
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Tuna pasta offers a quick and tasty meal with a balanced mix of protein, vegetables, and carbs. Its medley Green peas and carrots, hearty tuna, and crème fraîche combine to create a simple yet flavorful dish.
If you’re looking for some more inspiration, we suggest taking a look through your pantry to see what other canned goods you can find that might go well with tuna. We can also imagine corn, kidney beans, or even green beans working well in our tuna pasta. Or how about some pureed tomatoes instead of crème fraîche? This will give your pasta an acidic and fresh twist. Though it may seem this dish is specific, there’s really a world of possibilities when it comes to adjusting and playing with its flavor composition.
Our tuna pasta not only combines a few delicious ingredients but is also quick and easy to prepare. In its essence, it is perfect for our hectic everyday lives. Treat yourself to a portion of this lightning-fast pasta tonight!
We think that wholesome dinners can provide the perfect crash-landing for even the most hectic of days. If you’re looking for some quick comfort, turn to recipes like our air fryer chicken and vegetables, lemon pizza, and tinned fish rice bowl.
Tuna Pasta
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 cans canned tuna in its own juice
- 1 can (9.5 oz) canned peas and carrots
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- salt herbed, if you have any on hand
- pepper
- chili flakes
- 1 lb fettuccine
Instructions
- Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the diced onion and garlic until translucent.
- Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork. Add the flaked tuna to the pan and let everything simmer over low heat.
- Add the peas and carrots to the pan and stir in the crème fraîche. Bring to a boil, season with herbed salt, pepper, and chili flakes, and let it simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Arrange the pasta on warmed plates and top with the sauce. Serve with some Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired.