Stock up the ingredients in your pantry for this pantry tuna and sundried tomato pesto pasta! It’s a lifesaver for days when you have no time to cook but still want a hearty meal that’s full of flavour. Only 15 minutes to make!
Ever have days where there’s not much left in the fridge but you have no time to grocery shop? Keep stock of the ingredients for this recipe and you’ll never feel forced to buy take out when you’d rather eat something healthier at home.
Why you’ll love this pantry tuna and sundried tomato pesto pasta
Easy and quick to make
Even though its made from pantry items, they’re wholesome and healthy
So full of flavour it won’t taste like it only took 15 mins to make
Great for meal prep
What you’ll need for this recipe
Tuna: I use canned tuna that’s in olive oil. Tuna is a good source of protein and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Its also high in vitamin D which is essential for bone health.
Sundried tomato pesto: Made from sundried tomatoes, garlic, cheese basil and white wine vinegar, its instant flavour!
Pasta: I like using fusilli because the ridges help the sauce get right in the pasta. But this recipe works with any pasta you like.
Olives: I used whole black olives and sliced them because that’s what was in my cupboard. But if you buy the sliced ones, you can save even more time.
Garlic: I love garlic so I always have to add extra! Plus its nice to get all the health benefits garlic has to offer. I can help boost the immune system to reduce the severity of cold and flus, lower blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. So I always say you can never have too much garlic!
Seasonings: Salt and pepper to taste. I also like to top it with some chili flakes, freshly grated parmesan cheese and basil or parsley (whatever you have in the fridge).
I hope you enjoy this easy and healthy pantry tuna and sundried tomato pesto pasta. If you try it, I’d love to see your rating and hear your thoughts in the comments section below!
Pantry Tuna and Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta – Only 15 Minutes!
Stock up the ingredients in your pantry for this pantry tuna and sundried tomato pesto pasta! It’s a lifesaver for days when you have no time to cook but still want a hearty meal that’s full of flavour. Only 15 minutes to make!
Optional: chili flakesfreshly grated parmesan and chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fusilli until al dente.
250 g fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
While the pasta is cooking, sauté garlic in a pot with sundried tomato pesto, olives and tuna.
2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup jarred sundried tomato pesto, 1/2 cup of olives, 1 can
When the fusilli is ready, transfer it to the sauce. Reserve 1/2 cup of water that the pasta was cooked it and mix it with the sauce and fusilli. Cook while stirring for 1 minute. This will help the sauce get into the pasta.
Taste and add more pesto or salt and pepper if necessary. Some store bought pesto may already be salty enough.
Salt and pepper to taste
Serve and top with chili flakes, freshly grated parmesan and chopped fresh basil or parsley. Enjoy!
Optional: chili flakes
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