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    Home » Recipe Review

    Garlic Butter Canned Tuna Pasta (15 Minutes)

    Apr 12, 2022 · 95 Comments

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    This satisfying 15 minutes Canned Tuna Pasta low-key fancy recipe with garlic butter is quick, easy and delicious! When you are in a pinch for time or have forgotten to go grocery shopping, all you need is a can of tuna and your choice of pasta! This busy weeknight pantry meal makes one hella good midnight snack too!

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    • What makes this canned tuna pasta a great recipe?
    • What Kind Of Tuna Can I Use?
    • Types of Canned Tuna
    • Ingredient List Of To Make 15 Minute Canned Tuna Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce
    • What Kind Of Pasta Can I Use?
    • Step by Step Instructions For Homemade
    • Other Useful Tips
    • Other Canned Tuna Recipes
    • What To Serve With Canned Tuna Pasta?
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    • Garlic Butter Canned Tuna Pasta (15 Minutes)

    What makes this canned tuna pasta a great recipe? 

    Worried that you don't have enough ingredients to make a delicious meal without going to the grocery store? Perhaps you've worked overtime, had to drop the kids off to volleyball or piano practice, and now there's no time? Or maybe you've forgotten to take the meat out of the freezer to defrost? There's no need to order take-out when you can just cook up some pantry staples and make it a cheap meal! 

    Busy weeknights pasta recipes are beautiful like that! This easy meal is quick but still packs flavour. Dinner is ready with a handful of pantry ingredients.

    Sometimes to make it extra "fancy," I'd chop up some celery leaves, cilantro or whatever I had on hand. I may even fold in some fresh spinach for an extra serving of vegetables. 

    I love to serve Tuna pasta with air fryer broccoli.

    What Kind Of Tuna Can I Use?

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    Canned tuna is an excellent pantry staple to have readily available. Tuna is a super versatile source of protein. You can add tuna to pasta, kimchi fried rice, salads, sandwiches, etc.

    This healthy tuna pasta recipe is as simple as you like or as fancy as possible. 

    Which type of tuna fish you use really boils down to personal preferences for this tuna recipe.

    Types of Canned Tuna

    Choose between different varieties of good quality chunk or flaked canned tuna. I prefer flaked tuna for ease of use. There is also low-sodium canned tuna. 

    However, I would avoid flavoured canned tuna like spicy Thai chilli and sun-dried tomato sauce.

    Flaked Light Tuna

    Skipjack is darker and has a fuller flavour than Albacore (white Tuna or Yellowfin (premium light) Tuna.

    Solid White Albacore Tuna

    Solid white Albacore tuna is creamy and white with a slight pink hue and has a mild flavour.

    Yellowfin Tuna

    Yellowfin tuna is creamy light, lighter in colour than skipjack light tuna and has a milder flavour.

    Canned light tuna is a lower-mercury choice.

    Of course, if you are not in a hurry, you can also opt for fresh tuna steaks baked or grilled.

    GARLIC BUTTER CANNED TUNA PASTA OCEANS TUNA

    Ingredient List Of To Make 15 Minute Canned Tuna Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce

    • Canned Tuna
    • Pasta
    • Garlic
    • Shallots or Onion
    • Butter
    • Capers
    • Cilantro or Parsley, optional
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Salt and Black Pepper
    • Fresh Lemon
    • Red Pepper Chili Flakes, optional

    What Kind Of Pasta Can I Use?

    You can use any pasta shape to make a simple tuna pasta recipe. I like the following because these shapes are the best pasta to hold sauce:

    • Spaghetti
    • linguine 
    • fettuccine
    • Penne

    Although some say, it is crucial to pair the correct type of pasta noodle with the special sauce. There is really no wrong noodle for this tuna pasta dish. Your noodle will not get lost or overwhelmed by this good pasta recipe.

    Also, opt for whole wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta as desired.

    Most dried ingredients, tools and supplies can be purchased at your local Asian markets and Chinese grocery stores or Amazon Online.

    Other Easy Spaghetti Recipes You'll Love

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    Step by Step Instructions For Homemade 

    Boil salted water at high heat in a large pot and cook your pasta, ex. Spaghetti al dente according to the package directions. 

    Cook pasta for approximately 10 minutes, drain the cooked pasta and reserve the starchy pasta water.

    While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients.

    Finely chop and dice shallots or onions. 

    Drain tuna from the water. Break up tuna if using chunk canned tuna.

    Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan or large skillet on medium heat when the pasta is almost ready. 

    Once the oil is hot, add shallots and chopped garlic and simmer for a minute or until softened over medium-high heat.

    Stir in butter.

    Add in tuna. Mix well. 

    Add in cooked pasta and mix well. If the pasta gets too dry, add ¼ cup of pasta water.

    Once the pasta is ready to be served. Stir in capers and cilantro. Add in some fresh baby spinach for an extra serving of vegetables.

    I love capers! I also add some into my tuna mixture. The pickled savoury vinegar and lemony profile really compliment the tuna taste.  

    Give your fresh lemon a good squeeze onto the tuna spaghetti recipe. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with red chilli flakes if desired.

    Serve and enjoy this lemony tuna pasta! Add a side of vegan garlic bread too! Broke Bank Vegan has a really delicious crispy, crunchy and dairy-free recipe!

    Other Useful Tips

    If you feel fancy, add lemon zest and freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese on top.

    Pro Tip: A little lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice are a great way to complete and brighten the creamy garlic butter sauce. 

    Pack this easy recipe in an airtight container for lunch the next day and add some cherry tomatoes. 

    This canned tuna recipe is a great starting point. Adding tuna and capers is not the only thing you can spruce up your hot pasta dish. You are not limited. 

    Try adding red peppers, kalamata olives, red onions, and fresh tomatoes for a nice change.

    Pro Tip: Remember, if you want to cook pasta perfectly, it is always good to use a large pot that gives the pasta plenty of space to move around like this one. 

    Add at least a tablespoon of salt for every 6 quarts of water when cooking pasta. Salty water is essential because it boosts the pasta's flavour!

    Other Canned Tuna Recipes

    • Tuna Casserole
    • Tuna Tomato Pasta (Pasta al tonno)
    • Cold Tuna Pasta Salad
    • Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
    • Tuna Salad with Apples and Corn

    What To Serve With Canned Tuna Pasta?

    • Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli
    • Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    • Alfalfa Sprouts
    15 MINS canned TUNA PASTA garlic butter canned tuna pasta spaghetti recipe

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    15 MINS TUNA PASTA garlic butter canned tuna pasta spaghetti recipe
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    This satisfying 15 minutes Canned Tuna Pasta low-key fancy recipe with garlic butter is quick, easy and delicious! When you are in a pinch for time or have forgotten to go grocery shopping, all you need is a can of tuna and your choice of pasta! This busy weeknight pantry meal makes one hella good midnight snack too!

    • Author: Nancy Wu
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 2 person 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Stir Fry
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Ingredients

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    • 1 can (170g) tuna, drained (I like using chunk light tuna)
    • 100g spaghetti (you can use whatever pasta you like; make it gluten-free with gluten free pasta)
    • 5 large cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 good squeeze of lemon juice
    • half lemon, zest
    • 1 tbsp butter (you can substitute with olive oil)
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp capers
    • 1 tbsp cilantro, rough chop
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Boil salted water at high heat in a large pot and cook your pasta, ex. Spaghetti al dente according to the package directions. Cook pasta for approximately 10 minutes, drain the cooked pasta and reserve the starchy pasta water.

    2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients.

    3. Finely chop and dice shallots or onions.

    4. Drain tuna from the water. Break up tuna if using chunk canned tuna.

    5. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan or large skillet on medium heat when the pasta is almost ready.

    6. Once the oil is hot, add shallots and chopped garlic and simmer for a minute or until softened over medium-high heat.

    7. Stir in butter.

    8. Add in tuna. Mix well.

    9. Add in cooked pasta and mix well. If the pasta gets too dry, add ¼ cup of pasta water.

    10. Once the pasta is ready to be served. Stir in capers and cilantro. Add in some fresh baby spinach for an extra serving of vegetables.

    11. Give your fresh lemon a good squeeze onto the tuna spaghetti recipe.

    12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    13. Sprinkle with red chilli flakes if desired.

    14. If you feel fancy, add lemon zest and freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese on top.

    15. Serve and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Add at least a tablespoon of salt for every 6 quarts of water when cooking pasta. Salty water is essential because it boosts the pasta's flavour!
    • We like using Flaked Light Tuna.
    • Make it fancy, add red pepper chili flakes, cilantro, parsley, diced baby tomatoes, olives, etc.
    • Make this a gluten-free meal with gluten free pasta.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 507
    • Sugar: 4.5 g
    • Sodium: 1695.4 mg
    • Fat: 23.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 48.7 g
    • Protein: 28 g
    • Cholesterol: 51.4 mg

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    Comments

    1. Amy Liu Dong says

      February 11, 2023 at 7:01 pm

      That dish is so good and tasty. I can't wait to make this for everyone.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 20, 2023 at 11:49 am

        It's a great tuna garlic pasta night!

        Reply
    2. megane says

      February 11, 2023 at 3:15 pm

      This recipe looks so tasty. I cannot wit to try.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 20, 2023 at 11:49 am

        Thanks Megan! Enjoy this!

        Reply
    3. Amy says

      February 10, 2023 at 3:27 pm

      This was yum! So easy to whip up for a mid week meal.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 20, 2023 at 11:50 am

        This easy tin fish recipe saved my butt so many nights!

        Reply
    4. Elizabeth says

      February 10, 2023 at 5:44 am

      Wow - I would have never thought to mix these two together! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 20, 2023 at 11:51 am

        I think this tastes so good together and quick and easy snack too!

        Reply
    5. Andréa Janssen says

      February 10, 2023 at 5:37 am

      What a delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 20, 2023 at 11:51 am

        You are so welcome!

        Reply
    6. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

      February 09, 2023 at 3:59 pm

      A delicious and light pasta dish!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 20, 2023 at 11:51 am

        It's bright and not too heavy!

        Reply
    7. Karla says

      January 11, 2023 at 12:25 pm

      I always find it interesting when someone says "these are the best shapes to hold sauce" and then lists kinds that are indeed NOT the best.... lol. There are a ton other that hold sauce so much better than the ones you listed. Typically ones with holes in them... like the penne you listed, elbow mac, etc etc etc. Great advice you're giving out here. 🙂

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:29 pm

        Haha thanks Karla - I love your sarcasm 🙂 Pasta shapes is such a sensitive topic here. It really is subjective isn't it?

        Reply
    8. Tayler says

      September 15, 2022 at 11:30 am

      I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was absolutely incredible! I love how simple it is!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 19, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        Perfect Monday Night recipe!

        Reply
    9. Holley says

      September 15, 2022 at 10:56 am

      I love how easy this recipe is! Such a great and tasty idea!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 19, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        I lovee pantry recipes

        Reply
    10. Jamie says

      September 15, 2022 at 10:37 am

      This is so delicious and easy to make! Perfect for dinner!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 19, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        Happy cooking!

        Reply
    11. Nathan says

      September 15, 2022 at 10:19 am

      I've got some canned tuna in my pantry that I wasn't sure what to do with, but now I can use it for this yummy pasta dish! Can't wait to give it a try, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 19, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        That's perfect ! easy recipe for busy nights!

        Reply
    12. Liza says

      September 15, 2022 at 10:11 am

      What a great recipe! I'm always trying to find new ways to enjoy fish, and the combination of mild tuna with garlic and pasta is sooo tasty. The lemon and capers take it to a whole new level!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        September 19, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        Lemon and capers are my favourite part too!

        Reply
    13. Laressa says

      August 29, 2022 at 11:35 am

      perfect dish for a pantry clean out - thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 29, 2022 at 6:56 pm

        I love this easy last minute pantry weekday dinner recipe!

        Reply
    14. Elaine says

      August 29, 2022 at 10:53 am

      I always have canned tuna in my kitchen. And I often find myself in need of a quick easy recipe. This one ticks all the boxes!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 29, 2022 at 6:56 pm

        This easy recipe always hits the spot especially when I'm in a hurry!

        Reply
    15. Mahy says

      August 29, 2022 at 10:41 am

      This reminds me of how long I haven't had pasta at all. Yet, this tuna pasta is perfect in every sense!

      Reply
    16. Janessa says

      August 29, 2022 at 10:21 am

      Yum! This canned tuna pasta made for such a quick and tasty dinner.

      Reply
    17. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

      April 23, 2022 at 2:17 pm

      Garlic butter and pasta - what a winning combination!

      Reply
    18. Lesley says

      April 21, 2022 at 8:45 am

      What a great quick and simple pasta dish, using ingredients most of us will have too.

      Reply
    19. Sisley White - Sew White says

      April 20, 2022 at 7:52 am

      A beautiful dish and we've made it so many times now. Thank you for hosting CookBlogShare x

      Reply
    20. Jo Keohane says

      April 19, 2022 at 10:38 am

      I love dinners you can make with store cupboard ingredients. So useful - thanks for posting.

      Reply
    21. Janice says

      April 19, 2022 at 9:35 am

      A perfect store cupboard recipe and so tasty.

      Reply
    22. Veronica says

      April 19, 2022 at 9:30 am

      Canned tuna is a great standby to keep in the kitchen for a quick and easy meal. This sounds delicious - I'm definitely going to try it. Anything made with pasta has got my name all over it!

      Reply
    23. Bobbie says

      April 18, 2022 at 4:07 am

      This was so easy to make and a light healthy dish! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    24. Jerika says

      April 16, 2022 at 6:29 am

      Canned Tuna Pasta is an awesome alternative for a pasta for me!:) Thanks!

      Reply
    25. Marcellina says

      April 15, 2022 at 8:56 pm

      Ooooh, I love the convenience of canned tuna - I always keep a few in the pantry. The combination with pasta is superb! Thanks for another amazing recipe!

      Reply
    26. Alexandra says

      April 15, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      Simple and delicious pasta dish full of great flavour.

      Reply
    27. Jan says

      April 15, 2022 at 4:07 pm

      For such an easy recipe this was tasty and satisfying. Will be making this again

      Reply
    28. Sunrita says

      April 15, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      Made this for my kids the other day and it was just delicious! Loved it!

      Reply
    29. Oscar says

      April 15, 2022 at 7:36 am

      This was a quick and easy pasta to make. Love the added touch with the capers, so good.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        April 15, 2022 at 1:13 pm

        THanks Oscar! Capers are my favourite!

        Reply
    30. Linda says

      April 14, 2022 at 9:35 pm

      I love a quick, easy, and satisfying dish like this one. Pluss, who can say no to pasta

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        April 15, 2022 at 1:15 pm

        says no one!

        Reply
    31. Addie says

      April 14, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      Such an easy and delicious dish! I love this for busy weeknights. Yum!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        April 15, 2022 at 1:16 pm

        we love it with other canned fish as welL!

        Reply
    32. Magali says

      April 14, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      A great and quick recipe that is perfect for dinner. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    33. Agnieszka says

      April 14, 2022 at 2:18 pm

      This canned tuna pasta is so quick, easy and just delicious! Definitely making it again.

      Reply
    34. Nora says

      April 14, 2022 at 8:42 am

      This pasta was amazing! So delicious! Can't wait to make it again! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    35. Kayla DiMaggio says

      April 14, 2022 at 6:44 am

      Love this canned tuna pasta! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
    36. Keri says

      April 14, 2022 at 2:16 am

      We made this tuna pasta casserole for dinner and really enjoyed it! It's always great to have an easy go to dinner recipe in your back pocket. Thank you!

      Reply
    37. Gina Abernathy says

      April 13, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      I love great tasting recipes that are also so simple to make.

      Reply
    38. Jen says

      April 13, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      the best dinner to make, love how garlicky this tuna pasta is.

      Reply
    39. Michelle says

      April 13, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      This reminded me of a canned tuna pasta dish my mom would make when I was a kid. Except elevated! So good!

      Reply
    40. Jeannie says

      April 13, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      my go-to carbo loading recipe, this garlic tuna pasta is easy to prepare and also not expensive.

      Reply
    41. Emily Flint says

      April 13, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      This tuna pasta was so delicious and easy to make. A keeper for sure.

      Reply
    42. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

      April 13, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      A fantastic pantry pasta dish that is simple but packed full of flavour.

      Reply
    43. Carrie Carvalho says

      April 10, 2022 at 6:07 am

      Such a great pantry pasta for when you think you’ve got no food in the house! All the flavours go so well together.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        April 10, 2022 at 3:20 pm

        totally!! low key fancy!

        Reply
    44. Sisley White says

      April 09, 2022 at 9:18 am

      I love quick and simple recipes like this, perfect for when the fridge is empty!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        April 10, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        it's my go to meal!

        Reply
        • Gabriela says

          April 13, 2022 at 4:52 pm

          I love the addition of capers in this Tuna pasta.

          Reply
    45. Chloe says

      April 06, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      This is really smart - I've always made a béchamel based tuna pasta bake but never thought about using canned tuna for a more simple pasta dish - this is going on the menu plan!

      Reply
    46. AmyG says

      March 01, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      This is just up my alley. Protein filled, quick, tasty and best of all, got my carbs! Love it!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        March 02, 2021 at 1:40 pm

        BINGO! easy peasy!! with all the extra time I can sneak in some ME time!

        Reply
    47. Kristen says

      March 01, 2021 at 6:48 am

      What an awesome quick meal for weeknights!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        March 01, 2021 at 9:31 am

        it's my go to before I have a melt down thinking what to make for dinner again!

        Reply
    48. Terri says

      February 28, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      This is the PERFECT tuna dish - I am caper crazy, and I always have some kind of pasta and tuna around!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        March 01, 2021 at 9:31 am

        It really does make a big difference doesn't it? 🙂

        Reply
    49. Sharon says

      February 28, 2021 at 9:04 pm

      I love new tuna ideas! It's can be a good bargain meal too which is good for the budget. 🙂 Great tip about enough salt in the water for your pasta too!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        March 01, 2021 at 9:32 am

        it totally is!! super economical !!

        Reply
    50. Wanda says

      February 25, 2021 at 7:10 am

      I love that you've added capers to this pasta dish! Always on the hunt for new canned tuna recipes, so bookmarking!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 25, 2021 at 9:14 am

        Capers is my favourite and it adds such a nice pop of brightness to an otherwise rich dish!

        Reply
    51. Bernice Hill says

      February 23, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      This post speaks to me...I ALWAYS forget to take meat out of the freezer. The solution is a quick bowl of this tuna pasta dish. It's so full of bright flavours and takes very little time to prepare.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 25, 2021 at 9:13 am

        You and I both! Freezer full of food and sometimes we have nothing to eat still! ahaha

        Reply
    52. Sabrina says

      May 25, 2020 at 7:19 am

      Wow, this is so simple and so tasty. Truly great for busy times, or these days, avoiding the grocery store. Thanks, I love it!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        May 27, 2020 at 6:56 pm

        i'm all for avoiding grocery shopping right now!!! Hope you enjoy the extra time 🙂

        Reply
    53. Terri says

      May 25, 2020 at 6:53 am

      So easy and delicious! I'm always on the hunt for simple and delicious canned tuna recipes!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        May 27, 2020 at 6:56 pm

        Didn't think canned tuna was so versatile until now!

        Reply
    54. Cynthia Priest says

      May 24, 2020 at 9:48 pm

      Yum, you had me at garlic butter sauce. Saving this recipe to make on pasta nights.

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      • Cynthia Priest says

        May 26, 2020 at 9:58 pm

        Hey Nancy, just wanted to update that I made the recipe. I didn't have capers on hand but found that adding parmesan cheese to the pasta made it instantly delicious with the garlic butter sauce.

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        • Nancy says

          May 27, 2020 at 6:55 pm

          YES!!! Adding parmesan is a great idea !! i don't usually have that on hand but if i do, i'd go to town with it!!!

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      • Nancy says

        May 27, 2020 at 6:57 pm

        we are having pasta nights 3x a week now!! more time to play at the park!

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    55. Sharon says

      May 21, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      This sounds FAB! I have been rotating tuna into our meals almost weekly lately. I am happy to have another way to prepare it! Love the simplicity.

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      • Nancy says

        May 23, 2020 at 5:10 pm

        Same here!! I haven't really had much tuna until now! 🙂

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    56. Kristen says

      May 20, 2020 at 7:24 am

      Love this - canned tuna is our go to on nights when we don't know what else to have or don't feel like cooking so this is a perfect addition to our repertoire.

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      • Nancy says

        May 20, 2020 at 5:55 pm

        Isn't it such a great source of protein and versatile item?

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    57. Kelly Neil says

      May 20, 2020 at 2:25 am

      Yum, this reminds me of a pasta from my favourite Italian restaurant and I've always wanted to make it at home! Thanks!

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      • Nancy says

        May 20, 2020 at 5:56 pm

        It's super easy to make and you don't have to pay $20 a dish 🙂

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    58. Vanessa says

      May 19, 2020 at 9:31 pm

      What a fantastic idea to turn canned tuna into a satisfying meal.

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      • Nancy says

        May 20, 2020 at 5:56 pm

        It definitely is!! and canned tuna goes above and beyond sandwiches!

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    59. Ayngelina Brogan says

      May 19, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      I must admit I was a bit hesitant when I read the title of the dish, but this looks really good and so quick to make!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        May 20, 2020 at 5:57 pm

        haha I guess the name canned tuna isn't very fancy but trust me it is totally satisfying!!

        Reply

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