Quick & Easy Pantry Tuna Pasta: Fast, Flavorful, and Family-Friendly
When time is short and the cupboards are calling, this delicious Pantry-Style Tuna Pasta delivers all the rich flavour of a planned meal in minutes. It’s the perfect fast fix for a busy weeknight!
Time & Yield
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Prep Time: Approximately 10 minutes. (This involves chopping the onions, chilli, garlic, and tomatoes.)
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Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes. (This accounts for cooking the pasta, plus 5-8 minutes of sautéing/heating the sauce ingredients.)
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Total Time: Approximately 25 minutes.
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Yield: This recipe yields 4 generous servings.
Ingredients
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400g dried pasta shapes (such as penne, fusilli, or rotini)
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Cooking Oil Spray (e.g., vegetable or rapeseed) – As needed
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4 Spring Onions (scallions), thinly sliced
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1 Red Chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
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2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
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4 Tomatoes, roughly chopped (Alternatively, use one 400g can of chopped tomatoes)
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340g can Sweetcorn Kernels, well drained
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400g can Tuna (packed in spring water or brine), well drained and flaked
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Chopped fresh Dill, to serve (optional garnish)