A delicious and nutritious pasta dish using protein-rich pasta and tuna, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 100 grams protein pasta Choose your preferred type, such as chickpea pasta.
- 1 can tuna Drained, packed in water.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Extra virgin preferred.
- 1 clove garlic Minced.
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1 tablespoon parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Cook the protein pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the drained tuna to the skillet and break it into chunks with a spoon. Cook until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the tuna and tomatoes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg