Name: Tuna and red pesto pasta recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 350g (12oz) rigatoni pasta; 2tbsp red pepper pesto sauce; 400g can tuna chunks in oil, drained and flaked; 1tbsp (15ml) pitted black olives, chopped; 2tbsp (30ml) fresh chopped parsley (optional); 1tbsp (15ml) olive oil

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

370 Kcal

19%

Sugar

1.3 g

Fat

12.8 g

18%

Saturated Fat

1.8 g

Salt

1.2 g

Protein

30.9 g

62%

Carbohydrates

31.8 g

12%

Salt

1.2 g

By Jessica Dady

published 8 April 21

The combination of tuna chunks, black olives, and sweet red pepper pesto makes this tuna and red pesto pasta a flavour-packed lunch or dinner.

In just three simple steps, this tuna pasta dish can be prepared in just 10 minutes. This dish uses readymade red pepper pesto which makes it a speedy option. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the pesto oils.

Ingredients

350g (12oz) rigatoni pasta
2tbsp red pepper pesto sauce
400g can tuna chunks in oil, drained and flaked
1tbsp (15ml) pitted black olives, chopped
2tbsp (30ml) fresh chopped parsley (optional)
1tbsp (15ml) olive oil

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Method

Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 mins, or according to the packet instructions, until just tender.
Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Stir in the pesto sauce, tuna and olives. Return to the heat for 2-3 mins until piping hot. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Divide between four serving bowls and top with the chopped parsley, if using, and drizzle over the olive oil.

Top tips for making tuna and red pesto pasta

For a different flavour, try a new variety of pesto sauce. Look out for the range by Sacla which includes aubergine, rocket, coriander, and sun-dried tomato as well as the classic green pesto.

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Jessica Dady

Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.