Quick Tuna Pesto Pasta
This tuna pesto pasta is a delicious, nutrient dense lunch whipped up in under 15 minutes. Enjoy hot or cold!
Servings: 5
Calories: 487kcal
Cost: £1.71
Ingredients
- 2 x 135g cans of oil packed tuna (£2)
- Handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped (£0.60)
- 50 g parmesan, finely grated (£1.85)
- 180 g green beans, sliced (£0.93)
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced (£0.39)
- 6 tbsp fresh pesto (£2.75/2)
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced (£0.75)
- 400 g fusilli (£0.69)
Cupboard Essentials
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook your pasta in heavily salted boiling water, setting a timer to the packet time minus 1 minute.
- Add the green beans after 3 minutes, and the celery stalks for the final minute.
- Reserve a mug of pasta water, then drain. Add back into the pan and add the garlic, pesto, fresh parsley and white wine vinegar. Stir to combine, then stir the parmesan into the pan.
- Season generously with black pepper and an additional sprinkle of parm if you fancy it.
Notes
- For the best results, cook the pasta and vegetables until they are al dente, avoiding overcooking to maintain their texture and freshness.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your personal taste preferences.
- Make sure to season the pasta water generously with salt for enhanced flavor.
- Add a generous amount of black pepper at the end for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.5g | Protein: 24.8g | Fat: 16.5g