Pasta Shells With Tuscan Tuna Recipe

This vibrant Pasta Shells with Tuscan Tuna recipe is a light and flavorful weeknight winner! Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish combines tender pasta shells with succulent tuna, bright lemon, and fragrant herbs for a taste of Tuscany. Perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 415.3 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pasta Shells With Tuscan Tuna

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How to Make Pasta Shells With Tuscan Tuna

  1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions, omitting salt.
  2. While pasta cooks, finely chop the onion.
  3. Drain pasta in a colander, reserving 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking liquid.
  4. Return the drained pasta to the pot. Add the reserved pasta water, olive oil, onion, drained tuna, parsley, basil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  5. Toss everything together until well combined. Add salt to taste if desired.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy Tuscan Tuna Pasta!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

9g

Carbs

15g