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How To Make Fancy Tuna and Pasta - WELL DUNN With Jourdan Dunn

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Tuna Pasta

Cultural Context

Tuna pasta dishes have roots in Italian cuisine, where canned tuna became popular during World War II as a pantry staple. This dish represents the resourcefulness of home cooking, turning simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. Today, variations abound globally, with many incorporating local flavors and ingredients, making it a versatile favorite in many households.

ItalianITmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 ounces pasta
2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
1 cup peas
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar nutrition with a different flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides health benefits and a high smoke point.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while still being affordable.

1

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

2

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

4

Sauté garlic and onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

5

Add bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

6

Stir in canned tuna and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

7

Add peas and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes.

8

Combine cooked pasta with the tuna mixture in the skillet.

9

Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

10

Toss to combine all ingredients evenly.

11

Transfer to a baking dish and top with cheese and breadcrumbs.

12

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until golden, about 15-20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large potskilletbaking dishcolander

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishdairygluten

Also Known As

Tuna Noodle CasseroleTuna Pasta Salad
Local Name: Pasta al tonno

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