Easy Tuna Pasta Recipe
Listen, gorgeous, dinner doesn’t need seventeen pots, a Michelin star, or a meltdown—easy tuna pasta just saved your Tuesday night.
Except here’s the twist: this one’s vegan, so no fish were harmed in the making of your fabulous dinner.
We’re talking flaky, savory chickpea “tuna,” twirled with pasta and sauce, giving real seafood vibes without the guilt or the smell.
It’s quick, hearty, and budget-friendly—because you deserve tasty comfort food that doesn’t drain your wallet or require therapy after cooking.
So grab a pot, darling, because this pasta is fast, plant-powered, and designed to keep you fabulous.
Easy Tuna Pasta Recipe
A creamy, flavorful vegan tuna pasta made with chickpeas, herbs, and dairy-free goodness—easy, satisfying, and way kinder than the ocean.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne, fusilli, or spaghetti
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp capers chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mash chickpeas in a bowl or pulse in a food processor until flaky.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add mashed chickpeas, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, capers, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in almond milk and nutritional yeast, stirring until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta into the pan, tossing until well coated in sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 405
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Folate: 20%
- Potassium: 16%
- Magnesium: 14%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for a rich, tangy twist.
- For a cheesy punch, sprinkle extra nutritional yeast before serving.
- Gluten-free pasta works perfectly here—because everyone deserves this level of comfort.
- Bonus: pairs beautifully with wine, gossip, and zero kitchen stress.
