Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring savory tuna and vibrant red pesto. This Mediterranean-inspired meal is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1/2 cup red pesto (sun-dried tomato pesto)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until slightly under al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the red pesto and cook for 2 minutes to release the aromas.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and orange.
- Fold in the drained tuna, stirring gently to keep some flakes intact.
- Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss over medium heat for 2 minutes until the sauce clings to the pasta.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean