Easy Tuna Pasta Salad For One Recipe

Whip up this quick and delicious tuna pasta salad in just 20 minutes! Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light side dish. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with fresh flavor, this recipe is ideal for meal prepping – make it the night before and enjoy it on the go! Serves 1 as a main course, or 2 as a side.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 565.7 kcal
Protein 113g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Easy Tuna Pasta Salad For One 26

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Tuna Pasta Salad For One

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Easy Tuna Pasta Salad For One? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Easy Tuna Pasta Salad For One

  1. Cook 1/2 cup macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, gently flake 1 (5 ounce) can of tuna. Drain well if needed.
  3. Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl with the tuna.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

16g

Carbs

14g