One Pot Pasta with Tuna
A quick and easy one pot pasta recipe featuring tender pasta, flavorful tuna, and a light tomato sauce. Perfect for a delicious weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces (340 grams) dried penne pasta
1 (5 ounce / 140 grams) can tuna in olive oil, drained
1 (14.5 ounce / 410 grams) can diced tomatoes
4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup (15 grams) grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the dried penne pasta, diced tomatoes with their juice, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
Stir in the drained tuna gently to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and let the pasta sit for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.