Easiest 10-Minute Tuna Pasta
A quick and easy tuna pasta made with spaghetti, canned tuna, butter, and black pepper — a simple Italian pantry meal ready in just 10 minutes.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 595kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz Spaghetti
- 1 can Tuna 150 g / 5 oz, drained
- 3-4 tablespoon Butter
- Black Pepper to taste
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a bowl, add the drained tuna and break it into small flakes with a fork.
- Add the butter and the hot drained pasta to the bowl and toss until melted and evenly coated.
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water to create a light, glossy sauce.
- Season generously with freshly cracked black pepper and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust consistency
- Toss everything while pasta is hot for best texture
- Use freshly cracked pepper for maximum flavor
Nutrition
Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg
