Pasta al pesto di tonno, pomodori secchi e Philadelphia - Ricetta.it

pesto sauce

🥗Healthier: avocado pesto

💰Cheaper: homemade basil pesto

Avocado pesto reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti, reserving a cup of pasta water.

In a large bowl, combine canned tuna, pesto sauce, and olive oil.

Add cooked spaghetti to the bowl and toss to combine.

Incorporate minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes into the pasta.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.

Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Squeeze lemon juice over the top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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