Why This Tuna Pasta Is My New Obsession
This tuna pasta somehow solved dinner drama without expensive ingredients or emotional support takeout again tonight. My husband piles his bowl embarrassingly high while my picky child magically ignores the peas for once. The creamy savory sauce tastes ridiculously comforting after chaotic weekdays. Honestly, this recipe deserves a trophy for surviving my family’s impossible dinner opinions lately.
Cook pasta slightly firmer for better texture or longer for softer comforting bites Freeze cooled portions tightly sealed for quick future lunches Add garlic chili flakes spinach or lemon zest for extra flavor Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat gently with a splash of milk so the sauce stays creamy instead of dry and disappointing later beautifully
Why This Tuna Pasta Is My New Obsession
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pot
- Skillet
- Knife
- Tray
- Freezer
- Colander
Ingredients
Pasta Base
- 12 ounces pasta penne or fusilli
- 2 cans tuna drained well
- 1 cup heavy cream for creamy sauce
- 1 2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced finely
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- 1 2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped garnish
- 1 cup green peas optional addition
Instructions
- Boil pasta inside salted water until slightly firm with tender texture throughout completely cooked.
- Drain pasta carefully and reserve small amount of pasta water for sauce consistency later.
- Heat olive oil inside skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant without burning the pieces.
- Add tuna gently and stir until heated evenly with delicious savory aroma developing beautifully.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet and mix until smooth creamy sauce forms evenly throughout.
- Add parmesan cheese peas salt and pepper then stir until sauce thickens slightly nicely.
- Toss cooked pasta into sauce and coat every noodle completely using gentle stirring motions.
- Serve creamy tuna pasta warm with fresh parsley sprinkled generously over the top immediately.
Notes
