Mediterranean Tuna Pasta: Easy, Healthy Recipe for Busy Weeknights
This Mediterranean Tuna Pasta is a quick and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and garlic.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss everything together.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be enjoyed as leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg