Easy Tuna and Asparagus Pasta

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15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
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This Tuna and Asparagus Pasta is a breeze to make, perfect for those busy weekday dinners when you need a quick and satisfying meal on the table in no time!

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Tuna and Asparagus Pasta.

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From Meredith : “Loved it!! I did use a high-quality tuna from a glass jar. Made it a one-pot dish by making the sauce in the same pot as used for cooking the pasta and asparagus. If you cover them after you pour them into the colander, they donโ€™t dry out. I scooped up some pasta water before draining to use in the sauce.”

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Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • This Tuna and Asparagus Pasta is a quick dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
  • If you are looking for busy weeknight meals, this pasta is perfect for you!
  • You will enjoy the simplicity of this recipe with delicious seasonal asparagus.

Recipe Ingredients

Youโ€™ll need the following ingredients to make this Tuna and Asparagus Pasta:

Tuna asparagus pasta ingredients.
  • Olive Oil: Use extra virgin olive oil.
  • Make the sauce with garlic, dried red chili pepper, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and canned tuna. Opt for oil-packed chunk tuna; remember to drain the oil before use. If you prefer less heat, feel free to omit the chili pepper.
  • Add salt and pepper to adjust according to your taste preferences.

How To Make Tuna and Asparagus Pasta: STEP BY STEP 

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

How to make tuna asparagus pasta.

Step 1

Cut vegetables and prepare ingredients.

How to make tuna asparagus pasta.

Step 2

Boil pasta according to the package instructions.

How to make tuna asparagus pasta.

Step 3

Cook garlic and chili pepper with olive oil, then add tomatoes and canned tuna to make the sauce.

How to make tuna asparagus pasta.

Step 4

Transfer cooked pasta, asparagus and pasta water to the pan and combine well.

Tuna and Asparagus Pasta.

Serve on a plate, and enjoy with your favorite topping such as grated cheese and pepper!

Recipe Tips

  • Be careful not to cook the garlic too much as it tastes bitter when it burns
  • It’s a bit spicy, so if you eat with children, try half the portion of chili pepper. If you like spicy food, you can double it.
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Easy Tuna and Asparagus Pasta

5 from 3 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Juri Austin
This Tuna and Asparagus Pasta is a breeze to make, perfect for those busy weekday dinners when you need a quick and satisfying meal on the table in no time!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 3 Asparagus
  • 1 Dried Red Chill Pepper
  • 1 Canned Tuna, 70g
  • 1 tsp Salt, for boiling pasta
  • 200 g Pasta
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • ยฝ cup Pasta Water
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare ingredients: Slice garlic, cut cherry tomatoes in half, and slice asparagus diagonally. Remove seeds of dried red chill pepper and slice it. Drain the oil of canned tuna.
  2. Boil Pasta: Put water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil. Add pasta and boil it according to the package.
  3. Make the Sauce: While pasta is cooking, put olive oil, garlic and dried chill pepper in a frying pan on low heat. Once you smell the aroma of garlic, add cherry tomatoes and canned tuna.
  4. Boil Asparagus: Put asparagus to the pot two minutes before the pasta is finished cooking.
  5. Combine: Transfer cooked pasta, asparagus and pasta water to the frying pan and mix the whole. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.

Video

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Notes

  • Be careful not to cook the garlic too much as it tastes bitter when it burns
  • It’s a bit spicy, so if you eat with children, try half the portion of chili pepper. If you like spicy food, you can double it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 23.7g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Tuna and Asparagus Pasta

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  1. 5 stars
    Loved it!! I did use a high-quality tuna from a glass jar. Made it a one-pot dish by making the sauce in the same pot as used for cooking the pasta and asparagus. If you cover them after you pour them into the colander, they don’t dry out. I scooped up some pasta water before draining to use in the sauce.
    I didn’t have a fresh chili on hand so used red pepper flakes.
    Before serving, finished it with a bit of fresh-grated parmesan and pepper.