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Creamy Tuna Pasta
10
min active
·
4
servings
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20
min total
Comforting pasta with a creamy tuna sauce made from simple pantry staples in 25 minutes.
Avo's Tip
Add tuna at the end.
No canned tuna? Canned salmon works great; white beans make a vegetarian version.
No heavy cream? 2 tbsp cream cheese loosened with pasta water gives a similar richness.
Different pasta? Any shape works — short pasta holds the sauce especially well.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Milk instead of cream?
Yes, lighter.
Best tuna?
Canned works best.
Add vegetables?
Spinach or peas.
Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store in container up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat gently in the microwave add a dash of water to prevent dry pasta.
Why It Works
Pantry staples make this budget-friendly.
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Ingredients
1
Canned tuna
2
Garlic
3
Olive oil
4
Cream
5
Pasta
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3
Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Drain the canned tuna and stir into the cream sauce, breaking it apart gently.
4
Add the drained pasta and toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Quick Fixes
Too dry: Add a splash of pasta water before tossing — it emulsifies with the cream and tuna oil beautifully.
Fishy taste too strong: Drain canned tuna thoroughly and add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
ingrediENTS
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1
Canned tuna
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2
Garlic
—
3
Olive oil
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4
Cream
—
5
Pasta
instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3
Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Drain the canned tuna and stir into the cream sauce, breaking it apart gently.
4
Add the drained pasta and toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
High comfort. Low effort. Designed for real weeknights.
RECIPE
Creamy Tuna Pasta
10
min active
·
20
min total
·
4
servings
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