Warm Pasta Salad with Tuna in Sunflower Oil
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Warm Pasta Salad with Tuna in Sunflower Oil
If you’re looking for a quick, filling and delicious meal, this recipe is just right for you. tada Tuna in Sunflower Oil comes together with sweetcorn, fresh vegetables and pasta to become a delicious dinner in no time.
Time
15 min
Servings
Serves 2
Serve
Hot / Warm
Ingredients
- 1 can tada Tuna in Sunflower Oil (lightly drained)
- ½ pack pasta of your choice (penne, fusilli, etc.)
- 3-4 tbsp cooked sweetcorn
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8-10 black or green olives, sliced
- 1 handful fresh rocket or parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil or lemon juice
- Salt, black pepper, chilli flakes
Method
- Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain.
- Put the hot cooked pasta into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the lightly drained tada Tuna in Sunflower Oil and break it into large chunks with a fork.
- Add the sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, olive slices and chopped greens to the bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and spices and mix everything gently without crushing. Serve warm or hot.
Tips
- Leave some of the tuna’s own sunflower oil undrained and use it as a dressing to add flavour to the pasta.
- If you like, add a tablespoon of strained yoghurt or a little mayonnaise for a creamy texture.
- For extra freshness, sprinkle a little grated lemon zest on top just before serving.
How Many Calories Are in Tuna Pasta with Sunflower Oil?
Depending on the amount of pasta and oil used, 1 portion of Tuna Pasta contains approximately 380-450 calories.