This creamy tuna pasta is a quick, budget-friendly meal made with simple cupboard ingredients. It’s comforting, delicious, and ready in just 15 minutes — perfect for busy days.

⏱ Prep: 5 min  🔥 Cook: 10 min  🕒 Total: 15 min  🍽 Servings:2

Creamy Tuna Pasta

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.

2. Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the onions until soft.

3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Add the drained tuna and break it apart gently.

5. Pour in the cooking cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

6. Add paprika, salt, and pepper.

7. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix to coat.

8. Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley before serving.

Ingredients

• 200g pasta

• 1 can tuna in oil or brine (drained)

• 1 cup cooking cream

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper (to taste)

• Parmesan cheese (optional)

• Fresh parsley (optional)

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Creamy, comforting, and incredibly easy — this tuna pasta is a weeknight lifesaver. It uses everyday ingredients and delivers big flavour in just minutes.

Tips

• Add peas or sweetcorn for extra colour and flavour.

• Use tuna in oil for a richer sauce.

• Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.

• Use chili flakes for a spicy version.