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What to make with tuna and pasta

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  • canned tuna
  • dry pasta
  • raw onion
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3 meal ideas

  1. Tuna and Onion PastaEstimated: 25 minutes
  2. Lemony Tuna Pasta with Soft OnionsEstimated: 25 minutes
  3. Crisp Tuna-Pasta SkilletEstimated: 30 minutes

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Tuna and Onion Pasta

For two bowls · Estimated: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • dry pasta
  • canned tuna
  • raw onion
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • lemon
  • 2 L water (for boiling)

You’ll also need

olive oil · salt · black pepper · lemon

How to make it

  1. Bring 2 litres water and 2 tsp salt to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add 200 g dry pasta; boil 8–12 minutes until al dente. Reserve 250 ml cooking water.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 thinly sliced raw onion; cook 7–9 minutes, stirring, until soft and lightly golden.
  3. Drain 1 can tuna. Add it to the frying pan with 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring gently, until warmed through.
  4. Drain the pasta and add it to the frying pan with 120 ml cooking water. Toss over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until glossy; add more cooking water if dry.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon, then divide between two bowls and serve.

Lemony Tuna Pasta with Soft Onions

Estimated: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 g dry pasta
  • 1 can tuna
  • 1 raw onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 L water (for boiling)

You’ll also need

2 tbsp olive oil · 1 lemon · 1/2 tsp salt · 1/4 tsp black pepper

How to make it

  1. Bring 2 L water and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add 200 g pasta; boil as directed, until tender with a slight bite.
  2. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 1 thinly sliced onion with 1/4 tsp salt for 8–10 minutes, until soft and golden.
  4. Add 1 drained can tuna, pasta, 1/2 cup pasta water, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Toss over medium heat for 2 minutes, until glossy.
  5. Taste and adjust with more lemon, salt, or pepper. Divide between bowls and serve.

Crisp Tuna-Pasta Skillet

Estimated: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 g dry pasta
  • 1 can tuna
  • 1 raw onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 L water (for boiling)

You’ll also need

2 tbsp olive oil · 1 lemon · 1/2 tsp salt · 1/4 tsp black pepper

How to make it

  1. Bring 2 L water and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add 200 g pasta; boil 2 minutes less than directed, until barely tender. Drain.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 diced onion with 1/4 tsp salt for 7–9 minutes, until browned at the edges.
  3. Stir in the pasta and 1 tbsp olive oil. Press into an even layer; cook over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until crisp in spots.
  4. Fold in 1 drained can tuna and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, until hot. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  5. Taste and adjust with lemon, salt, or pepper. Spoon onto two plates and serve immediately.
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