Tuna Pesto Pasta Recipes

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CHEESY TUNA PESTO PASTA



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Throw together some storecupboard ingredients and pop under the grill for a simple midweek meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Pasta, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

400g penne
200g can yellowfin tuna in olive oil
190g jar basil pesto (or try a different flavour such as spinach, tomato or aubergine pesto)
100g cheddar , grated
250g punnet cherry tomato , halved

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl with the pesto. Mash together with a wooden spoon. Stir in a third of the cheese and all of the tomatoes. Heat the grill to high.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the pesto mix. Tip into a shallow baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 mins until just melted, then serve with a green salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

TUNA PESTO PASTA



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This easy tuna pesto pasta with homemade cashew basil pesto and tinned tuna is a quick and easy midweek meal on the table in 15 minutes, and is loved by both kids and adults.

Provided by Robyn

Categories     dinner

Number Of Ingredients 12

350 g (12 oz) dried pasta (($0.70 / £0.53p))
60 g (2 c) fresh basil, larger stalks removed (($3.00 / £0.55))
40 g (½ c) parmesan cheese, grated (($1.00 / £0.62p))
4-5 tablespoons olive oil (($0.64 / £0.32))
40 g (¼ c) cashew nuts (($0.99 / £0.39p))
1 tablespoon lemon juice (($0.79 / £0.30p))
1 tablespoon lemon zest (0)
1 tablespoon olive oil (($0.16 / £0.08p))
2 cloves garlic, crushed (($0.26 / £0.05))
370 g (13 oz) tin / can tuna, in oil or water, drained (($4.00 / £3.00)*)
sea salt / kosher salt (($0.01 / £0.01))
cracked black pepper (($0.01 / £0.01))

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water according to packet instructions less 1 minute.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the pesto: In a small blender/mini food processor place the basil, grated parmesan, cashew nuts, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 4 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Blend until smooth, adding a little more olive oil if it seems dry. Place to one side.
  • Drain the pasta keeping 120ml (½ c) of the pasta water.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium frying pan and fry the crushed garlic over a medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the drained tuna and heat through.
  • Stir through the cooked pasta and then the pesto, adding a little of the pasta water if it seems dry.
  • Check for seasoning, adding a squeeze of lemon juice, salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 391 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PESTO TUNA PASTA SALAD



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I am always looking for recipes that my boyfriend, Bill, can take to work for his lunch. I like to make sure they include both some protein and carbs, since he does heavy physical labor and needs to be appropriately refueled. I came up with this recipe, which met those requirements, and it tastes great, too! It's simple, quick, and travels well.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
4 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemons, juice of or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) can sliced black olives
3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, mix tuna, pesto, pepper, mayonnaise, cheese, olives, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta to tuna mixture and mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

TUNA AND PESTO PASTA BAKE



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Make and share this Tuna and Pesto Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g dried penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
250 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
120 g Baby Spinach
1/4 cup basil pesto
1 cup light evaporated milk
2 (185 g) cans tuna in olive oil, Chunk Style
1/2 cup grated light mozzarella cheese
mixed salad leaves, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach, pesto and milk. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until spinach just wilts. Add pasta to pan with tuna (undrained). Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
  • Spoon mixture into an 8 cup-capacity ceramic baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.8, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 486.7, Carbohydrate 114.2, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 41.3

TASTY TUNA PASTA



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A quick, creamy pasta dish with tuna and peas.

Provided by Ruth Burk

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
½ (16 ounce) jar Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tuna, peas, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and basil; mix well.
  • Cook until heated through and add cooked pasta; mix well. Adjust seasoning as needed; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 765.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

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