Easy Tuna Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Easy Tuna Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. pasta (your favorite, See Note 1); 1 14oz can artichoke hearts (packed in water); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 5 oz. cans of tuna (See Note 2); 3/4 cup prepared pesto (store bought or homemade); 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water; lemon juice, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Casey Rooney

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Ingredients

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1 lb. pasta (your favorite, See Note 1)1 14 ounces can artichoke hearts (packed in water)1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved2 5 oz. cans of tuna (See Note 2)3/4 cup prepared pesto (store bought or homemade)1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking waterlemon juice, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

When pasta is done, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking liquid.

Step 3

Return pot to stove with cooked pasta and over LOW heat, stir in pesto and reserved pasta water. Add in pasta water a few tablespoons at a time, stir and check the consistency. You don't want it too watery, you just want enough water to help incorporate the pesto. Usually about 1/4 cup does the trick.

Step 4

Gently fold in tomatoes, tuna and artichoke hearts, stirring carefully to combine. Heat over low heat for a minute or so, just until everything is warmed through. Serve immediately with a good squeeze of lemon, Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper, if you like!