A healthy wholesome pasta, this tuna lemon pasta is fast, fresh and fabulous! 1 bowl, 1 saucepan, 15 minutes, this is a great weeknight meal for people on the go!
Happy Thursday!!
I've been meaning to post this recipe for one whole year, but for some reason just never really got around to it!
But we are finally here and I think you're going to love this quick, easy 15-minute tuna lemon pasta! I am making the most of lemon season at the moment and after the lemon cheesecake bars I posted on Tuesday, this tuna lemon pasta was next in line!
I had a day of cooking on Tuesday and it was actual bliss! Archie was in daycare, and I practically had the entire day to plan, cook and photograph recipes for you! Despite the ton of washing up that came with it, the day was so relaxing and fun!
The weather has been lovely lately, and it's starting to get my amped about summer! While I don't anticipate it to last, I'm going to make the most of it while I can! I'm trying to plan a ton of fun content that will get you excited about summer entertaining!
Last year I launched a meal plan section of the blog, and I am so hoping to take that further this year by providing you with some gorgeous menu ideas for spring and summer entertaining!
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But back to this tuna lemon pasta!
I love the changing of the seasons. Even though it's still cold (in my eyes) here at the moment, the smell of spring is in the air. I've started making lighter and fresher meal, making a move from having warming meals like soups and curries, to lighter, fresher foods like risotto and our tuna lemon pasta.
This lemon tuna pasta was originally adapted from Donna Hay and one that my Mum actually used to make ages ago when I was in high school. It was in one of her old cookbooks and I've only recently come back to it!
Why did I start making it? Pure laziness! Adam has been working away lately and I literally cannot be bothered cooking for myself when he is away!
That's why I turn to meals that I don't really have to put much thought into and don't really have to cook! This pasta recipe is so easy!
You throw the tuna, lemon, olive oil, parsley and red onion into a bowl and mix together, you cook some pasta, you mix em' all together and you got yourself a meal! Perfect for the lazy busy cook!
Minimal preparation, maximum tastiness! #winning #adulting.
This pasta comes together in under 15 minutes, and I guarantee it'll be the easiest pasta dish you'll make, that's not pasta and butter and ketchup. True story that was once my go-to pasta recipe when I was poor back in college. Spoiler alert, it's pretty rank!
So here's to a long, happy spring and summer my lovelies! I'd love to hear what you're up to! What you're loving or what you're looking forward to!
Georgie x x
📖 Recipe
15 Minute Tuna Lemon Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 oz fettuccine or you can use any other pasta
- 2 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ red onion very finely sliced, approx. ¼-1/2 of a cup
- 12 oz canned tuna in spring water
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- parmesan cheese to serve
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to packet instructions in lightly salted water (approx 8-12 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, red onion and season with salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust lemon juice, and salt and pepper according to taste.
- Combine tuna with warm pasta.
- Serve with a garnish of parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
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Zie says
Superb! Really took 15min from start to finish! I added sliced olives, a pat of butter and loads of parmesan cheese to make it heartier. Simple and delicious dinner. 🙂
Georgie says
Glad you loved it! Thank you so much for the feedback
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
This recipe immediately made me think of our fish at work conversation, haha!! I do love this though, I always want to use tuna but never really know how, except right out of the can. I'll be trying this soon!
Georgie says
ha ha ha love it! glad I'm not alone 🙂 tuna pasta def the way to go! let me know if you make it!
Albert Bevia says
1 bowl, 1 saucepan and 15 minutes? count me in! plus this looks so amazing, I know this will quickly become a household favorite in my house
Georgie says
thanks Albert 🙂 I love easy recipes like this as well! thanks for stopping by and supporting THCK!
Karly says
Oh my!! Love how simple and quick this is! Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Georgie says
absolutely Karly! that's why I love it, total lazy ass recipes and I am SO down with that!
Jeanette says
It's awesome to do lunch or dinner in 15 minutes 🙂
Georgie says
absolutely! that's why i love this recipe 😉
Kate says
Oh a huge yes to a 15 minute meal. Perfect for weekdays!
Georgie says
definitely is! can't argue with quick meals!
Emma says
Delicious! Tuna is one of my favourite fishes and you've found a wonderful way of serving it 🙂
Georgie says
thanks Emma! so many people don't like it but i LOVE it!
Danielle says
I love how light and fresh this is! Confession? I don't really like tuna. But my husband *loves* it. I'm always scratching my head for ways to make it for him, and this is perfect.
Georgie says
agree that tuna is either a yes i love it, or no i hate it! glad you found a recipe to use tuna!
Rebecca says
This is seriously mouthwatering!
Georgie says
thanks Rebecca 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
Only 15 minutes to this fabulousness? I'm all over it! This is brilliant, Georgie! Have a wonderful Easter!
Georgie says
thanks Kelsie! you too! and gotta love quick meals!