Easy Tuna Pasta
This easy “tuna” pasta brings major comfort with zero guilt—and no actual tuna. You’re welcome, ocean. It’s fast, creamy, high-protein, and fabulous. Chickpeas pretend to be tuna, but better—less fishy drama and no weird can smell. You dump, stir, sass it up with herbs, and boom—lunch is served. The lemon gives you fresh summer vibes while capers show up like salty little divas. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy twist without begging your gut to behave. It’s the pasta you cook when the fridge is empty and your standards are still kind of high.
Easy Tuna Pasta
A creamy, herby vegan tuna pasta made with chickpeas, capers, lemon, and zero commitment. Ready in minutes, devoured in seconds.
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta penne, fusilli, whatever’s hiding in your pantry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 can chickpeas 400g, drained and mashed
- 1 tbsp capers
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp black salt kala namak, optional but makes it “fishy”
- ½ tsp dried dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk optional for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drama-free carbs, yes please.
- While it cooks, mash chickpeas in a bowl like you’re releasing all your passive-aggressive energy.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden and making your kitchen smell like you know what you’re doing.
- Add mashed chickpeas, capers, lemon juice, herbs, and nutritional yeast to the pan. Stir like a queen.
- Toss in cooked pasta and a splash of plant milk if you’re feeling creamy. Adjust salt and black salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or crushed red pepper if you’re feeling spicy.
Notes
🧾 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 410
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
💊 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Folate: 23%
- Vitamin B6: 15%
- Magnesium: 20%
- Vitamin K: 17%
💡 Additional Tips & Flavor Boosts
- Add a spoon of vegan mayo if you’re feeling naughty and creamy.
- Swap chickpeas for white beans for a smoother “tuna” vibe.
- Use kala namak for that eggy, fishy magic—your secret weapon.
- Leftovers? Add them to a sandwich and call it a tuna melt remix.
- Feeling spicy? Add chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce. Beyoncé would.
