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

  1. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain.
  2. Put the hot cooked pasta into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the lightly drained tada Tuna in Sunflower Oil and break it into large chunks with a fork.
  4. Add the sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, olive slices and chopped greens to the bowl.
  5. 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.