Mediterranean Tuna Pasta: Easy, Flavorful Dish for Home Cooks
A quick and delicious Mediterranean Tuna Pasta recipe that combines the goodness of tuna with fresh vegetables and pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Seafood
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and black olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it to the bowl with the tuna and vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to combine.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute with your favorite pasta shape.
- Can be served as a main dish or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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