Tuna Pesto Pasta
Tuna Pesto Pasta salad is a super quick, easy, and delicious recipe to whip up! Using pesto, canned tuna, pasta, fresh cherry tomatoes, and freshly shaved parmesan. It's a quick weeknight dinner that's ready in under 15 minutes!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 366kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta *reserve ½ cup of pasta water
- 14-16 oz canned tuna , I used 4, 3.5 oz cans
- ½ cup pesto , use your favorite
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan or manchego
Instructions
- First, cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and add the pasta back to the pot.
- To the pasta, add the pesto and pasta water, and gently stir to combine. Then, add in the tuna and gently combine.
- Serve the pasta on a pasta plate, or bowl.
- Sprinkle with cherry tomatoes and parmesan to serve, along with black pepper and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve at room temp, or warmed up!
Notes
How to serve this tuna pasta: You can serve cold, warm, or at room temperature. I enjoyed mine at room temp one the day I made it, and warmed up the leftovers for lunch the next day. Both were great, though I preferred it warm on a cold day.
Leftovers: This is a great easy meal to prep in advance for lunches or dinner. Store extras in air-tight containers and store for up to 4 days.
Add-ons: Add fresh basil, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, or fresh minced garlic to add even more flavor.
Cheese: Use parmesan, asiago or manchego.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 366kcal