Pesto Tuna Pasta Recipes

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PESTO TUNA PASTA



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Pesto tuna pasta is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Made with pantry staples, this tuna pesto pasta is packed with flavor and comes together in under 15 minutes. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free and so simple!

Provided by Samantha Rowland

Categories     dinner

Time 14m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 container basil (2.5 ounces) ($2.49)
1 large lemon, juiced ($0.42)
1.5 tbsp. olive oil ($0.33)
1/4 cup raw cashews ($0.47)
1 tsp salt ($0.05)
1 tsp garlic powder ($0.10)
2 cups baby spinach ($2.00)
8 oz pasta (gluten free) ($1.99)
1 cup pesto
2 cans solid tuna, in olive oil ($4.98)
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in olive oil (omit the oil) ($1.17)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • While the pasta is boiling, make the pesto.
  • In a food processor combine the basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and cashews. Blend on high 1-2 minutes. Add the spinach and blend again 1-2 minutes until a thick sauce is formed.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the box.
  • Before draining the pasta, remove about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and reserve it for the sauce.
  • Drain the pasta and add it back to the pot.
  • Add the drained canned tuna, pesto and sun dried tomatoes (omit the oil) to the pasta and stir well. While stirring, add in the 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, continuing to stir about 1-2 minutes until the liquid is emulsified in with the sauce.
  • Serve the pasta hot, cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY TUNA PESTO PASTA



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Throw together some storecupboard ingredients and pop under the grill for a simple midweek meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Pasta, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

400g penne
200g can yellowfin tuna in olive oil
190g jar basil pesto (or try a different flavour such as spinach, tomato or aubergine pesto)
100g cheddar , grated
250g punnet cherry tomato , halved

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl with the pesto. Mash together with a wooden spoon. Stir in a third of the cheese and all of the tomatoes. Heat the grill to high.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the pesto mix. Tip into a shallow baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 mins until just melted, then serve with a green salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

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