The best tuna pasta recipes. Great combination of flavors & ingredients

Pasta dishes are easy to prepare and can be modified with a variety of ingredients that you have available at home.

One of them is also tuna, with which they taste really great.

Tuna pasta recipes can be prepared in many ways. And we have the best ones for you!

Get inspired!

Penne with tuna and corn

Simple pasta with canned tuna can be prepared with just a few ingredients. Just buy canned tuna and corn and go!

Ingredients

• 250g of pasta (penne, collard greens or spirals)
• 200g canned tuna (in its own juice)
• 1 can of sweet corn
• 3 pickles
• 200 ml of mayonnaise/majolica
• salt, ground pepper
• olive oil

Method

• First, cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water.
• Drain, let drain and place in a bowl.
• Drizzle with olive oil and toss. (At least the pasta doesn’t stick together)
• Drain the juice from the tuna and the corn. Cut the cucumbers into small pieces.
• Gradually mix the tuna, corn, cucumbers and mayonnaise into the pasta.
• Season with salt or pepper as needed and serve.
• If you want the salad to be fresher, let it cool in the fridge for at least half an hour.

Baked tuna propellers with beans and cream

You just have to try this recipe. This Baked Pasta with Tuna and Beans is perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner.

Ingredients

• 300-350g pasta (propellers, penne, collard greens)
• 200g of frozen green beans
• 2 eggs
• 1 canned tuna (in its own juice)
• 100 ml of cream
• 1-2 slices of butter
• salt, ground pepper
• cheese to taste
• olive oil

Method

• First, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package in salted water.
• Let the frozen beans thaw, wash and boil in slightly salted water.
• Drain the cooked pasta and drizzle with olive oil. Drain the beans.
• In a baking dish, mix the pasta with the beans, pieces of drained tuna and grated cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, cover with cream and beaten eggs.
• Finally, cover with a little more cheese, put two slices of butter on top and bake.
• Bake until golden and serve.

Tuna salad with cottage cheese

Try this delicious pasta with tuna and cheese. Creamy cottage cheese gives the salad a delicate taste.

Ingredients

• 350g of pasta
• 2 cans of tuna (in its own juice)
• 200g of cottage cheese
• 1 onion
• 1 tablespoon of mustard
• lemon juice (to taste)
• salt, ground pepper (to taste)
• herbs (to taste)
• olive oil

Method

• First, cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the package. Then drain and drizzle with olive oil.
• Finely chop the onion, put it in a bowl, add the mashed tuna and the canned juice.
• Stir in cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice to suit your taste.
• Mix everything and then add to the cooked pasta. Mix and refrigerate.
• Serve in bowls garnished with herbs.

Italian penne with tuna

Get inspired by this classic recipe for Italian pasta with tuna and tomatoes. Easy and quick snack.

Ingredients

• 350g of pasta
• 3 pcs tomatoes (larger)
• 120g tuna (in oil)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 4 basil leaves (chopped)
• 1 sprig oregano (leaves)
• 3 sprigs of parsley (chopped)
• olive oil
• salt

Method

• Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water, drain and place in a large bowl.
• Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and add to the pasta.
• Then add chopped parsley, basil, oregano leaves, pressed garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
• Salt or pepper to taste.
• Finally, stir in the drained canned tuna. Mix and serve.

Pasta salad with tuna and egg

We bring you a recipe for heartier pasta with tuna. Eggs make them more nutritious, and mayonnaise makes them tastier.

Ingredients

• 1 package of pasta
• 1 glass of mayonnaise
• 1 piece of canned tuna (in its own juice)
• 150g of edam cheese
• 1 small can of peas
• 5-6 eggs (hard-boiled)

Method

• Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water. Drain and let cool.
• Then hard-boil the eggs (boil for 10 minutes), then rinse in ice water and peel.
• Cut the eggs into small pieces, grate the cheese coarsely. Drain the tuna and peas.
• Mix the cooled pasta with chopped eggs, drained tuna and peas, mayonnaise and grated cheese.
• Salt, pepper or add other spices you like to taste.
• Depending on your taste, you can add extra vegetables (olives, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes,…).
• Mix thoroughly, cool in the fridge and serve.

Why include tuna in our diet?

It is generally known that fish meat is a very healthy source of protein. Fish meat provides us with a lot of omega-3 fatty acids. Popular sea fish here are salmon, mackerel, cod and even tuna.

When we look at it from a nutritional point of view, it is a very good source of protein and is therefore suitable for people who are involved in sports and exercise.

In addition to the already mentioned omega-3 fatty acids, it also contains omega-6 fatty acids. It also contains a large amount of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, thiamin, niacin and riboflavin. It also contains minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and sodium.

The advantage of eating tuna lies in the fact that it has positive effects on the health of the heart, eyes, brain, skin and is beneficial in the fight against chronic inflammation. Some studies also claim that its consumption can reduce the risk of colon, kidney and breast cancer.