Tuna Linguine

Tuna linguine is a delicious quick and easy weeknight meal. This canned tuna recipe makes for the perfect budget family meal to fill everyone up!

Folks, if you're looking for what to have for dinner tonight that will take the minimum amount of effort then look no further than this tuna linguine recipe.

This easy canned tuna pasta dinner uses just a handful of store cupboard ingredients and can be on the table in only 20 minutes.

Not only is this dish quick and easy but it's absolutely delicious and filling too.

There will be absolute silence at your dinner table as this tasty meal is devoured.

Just like my tuna tomato pasta this recipe is one I turn to frequently when I don't have the time or willpower to spend too long in the kitchen cooking!

This tuna linguine is relatively healthy too as long as you don't go overboard on the pasta.

I like to serve mine with either a couple of slices of garlic bread or a green side salad.

The flavours of this linguine with tuna sauce are amazing.

You get a fantastic creamy tuna pasta recipe with a light lemony tuna taste.

You can also change up this recipe to suit your own tastes like adding some more garlic or extra chilli flakes if you wanted a bit more heat.

I usually always have a couple of cans of tuna in kitchen cupboard as well as a selection of different kinds of pasta's.

That makes it easy to put out easy dishes like this Italian tuna pasta.

You never know what life or indeed the world is going to throw at you these days, do you?

So it makes sense to have basic ingredients like these in the kitchen that can be quickly and easily thrown together to make some great food.

Why not check out my other tuna pasta dishes below as examples of other delicious staples that you can easily make with these ingredients?

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• Ingredients
• How to Make This Tuna Linguine In 5 Easy Steps
• FAQ's
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Ingredients

• Linguine - you can easily substitute with other types of dried pasta like spaghetti, penne or farfalle.
• Olive Oil - for this recipe because the olive oil is part of the sauce I recommend using a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
• Garlic - use only freshly grated / minced garlic cloves. You won't get the same effect if you use powdered.
• Chilli Flakes - add or reduce the amount you use to give the desired amount of heat in the dish that you require.
• Canned Tuna - you do have a choice here. I prefer to use a can of chunky tuna in spring water, drained. You can get tuna in olive oil but as I'm already adding a good quality extra virgin olive oil then I don't want to mix the oils or to make the sauce too oily.
• Lemon - I recommend using fresh lemon to get fresh lemon juice. It's just so much better for this recipe.
• Flat Leaf Parsley - Use freshly chopped parsley. You could also use freshly chopped basil too.
• Freshly Gound Salt And Black Pepper - for seasoning to your taste.
• Parmesan - use only freshly grated to give the dish it's Italian authenticity.

How to Make This Tuna Linguine In 5 Easy Steps

1. Get your linguine cooking according to the packet instructions. Don't drain all the water once cooked though.
2. Whilst your linguine is cooking heat the oil in a large pan, add the garlic and chilli, stirring for 30 seconds.
3. Add the drained tuna, lemon juice and parsley. Allow to heat through. Season to taste.
4. Add the drained cooked pasta to the pan, toss together and add a little pasta cooking water if sauce too thick.
5. Serve topped with some freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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FAQ's

Do Tuna And Pasta Go Together?

Yes, tuna and pasta go perfectly together! It’s a classic combination that’s popular in many cuisines around the world particularly in Mediterranean and Italian cooking. The tuna adds a hearty, savoury flavour and is a good source of protein, while the pasta provides the perfect base for that richness. The two balance each other wonderfully!

How Many Calories Are In This Healthier Tuna Linguine?

There are 300 calories per serving.

Is Tuna Pasta Healthy To Eat?

This tuna pasta can be considered healthy when eaten as part of a balanced diet and by using the exact ingredients in this recipe. To make it even more healthy you could opt to use whole wheat pasta.

What Can I Add To This Recipe?

You could add a little spinach to this recipe, allowing it to cook at the end of stage 3 (above). Some halved cherry tomatoes also add a sweetness which can be stirred in with the pasta to get them warmed through

What To Serve With This Dish?

This dish is quite filling but I like to serve it with a couple of slices of garlic bread which helps to mop up all the delicious sauce at the end. You could also serve it with a simple salad of lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes.

How To Store?

This pasta recipe is best eaten fresh and straight away. You can store it for up to 2 days in an airtight sealed container in the fridge though. It's possible to take it to work and eat it cold as a packed lunch.

How To Reheat?

Leftovers are best reheated in a saucepan on the stove over a low heat until warm enough to serve again.

Can I freeze?

No. I would not recommend freezing this tuna recipe. It's best to enjoy fresh tuna linguine!

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Nutrition Label

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