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One-Pan Creamy Tuna Pasta

Close-up of creamy tuna pasta made with rotini, peas, and flaked tuna, garnished with parsley.
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Make this satisfying, creamy tuna pasta in one pan in under 20 minutes. It uses pantry staples for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (like shells or rotini)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set the cooked pasta aside.
  2. In the same large pot or skillet used for the pasta, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the drained tuna, chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the frozen peas and cook until they are heated through, about 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Add the cooked pasta back into the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
  8. Season generously with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a brighter flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice when you add the cheese.
  • You can substitute the frozen peas with frozen corn or chopped broccoli florets.
  • Use tuna packed in oil for a richer flavor, but drain it well before adding.

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