Tuna Pesto Pasta

This Tuna Pesto Pasta takes 15 minutes to make, made from just a handful of ingredients, is healthy, and delicious!

Anything Pesto Pasta is Ykaie’s favorite ever since she tried it. And now it’s also one of Twinkle’s fave. Kaya naman they always request for me to make it when they get a craving. Thanks to our friends from Doña Elena for sending over the ingredients to make it. We really love Doña Elena products because it’s high quality and it really inspires me to make healthy dishes for my family.

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Why We LOVE This Recipe

• This pasta dish is amazing for tuna lovers.
• Pesto pasta with tuna is a kid friendly dish — kita nyo naman, favorite ng aking dalawang chikiting.
• It’s made with canned tuna so it’s cheap and economical.
• It’s a great way to add more protein to your diet.
• Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
• A great option for an easy busy weeknight meal option.

To cook this simple dish, start by boiling your fusilli pasta until it’s al dente, then drain it and set it aside (don’t forget to save a bit of that starchy water!). In the same pot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add your 2 cans of drained tuna chunks and cook for two minutes. Next, add a generous scoop of pesto, ground black pepper and pasta water. Then mix in your cooked pasta and mix well. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle on some Parmesan, and garnish with fresh basil if you’re feeling fancy. Voila! You’ve got a tasty meal ready in no time—perfect for busy weeknights or impressing friends without breaking a sweat!

I’m sure your family will love this!