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Tuna Pasta with Tomato and Onion

A quick and comforting one-pan pasta dish with tuna, tomato, onion, and garlic, topped with cheese.

Quick Savory Comforting Mild One pan

Made August 13, 2026

Prep

5m

Cook

15m

Serves

1

Difficulty

easy

Total: 20 minutes

Allergens: dairy, fish, gluten

Cook pasta until al dente; ensure tuna is heated through.

Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw ingredients.

Cook fish to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) to ensure safety.

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Ingredients

  • 80 g pasta

  • 1 can of canned tuna

  • 1 tomato

  • 1/2 onions

  • 1 clove of garlic

  • 20 g cheese

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 pinch black pepper

  • 500 ml water

Tools you'll need

large pan colander knife cutting board

Chef's tip: Reserve a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if it seems dry.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring water to a boil in the pan. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

    ~10 min
  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, dice tomato and onion, mince garlic. Drain canned tuna.

    ~5 min
  3. 3

    In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add tomato and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.

    ~5 min
  4. 4

    Add drained tuna, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes.

    ~2 min
  5. 5

    Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese before serving.

    ~2 min