Easy Tuna Macaroni

This quick tuna pasta recipe is perfect to serve for any occasion, especially on weekdays when time is short. In addition to being a quick and easy recipe, it is a tuna pasta made without sour cream, which makes it lighter!
We like to make this recipe with elbow macaroni but you can also make it with spaghetti or another type of pasta, it really depends on your personal preference.
It's one of our favorite recipes because it's a quick and delicious recipe with simple ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners!
For more tasty and simple tuna recipes, try this delicious Easy pasta gratin with tuna, Tuna à Brás in 10 minutes or this Easy tuna salad.
If you want to make your daily life easier, check out these macaroni pasta recipes: Shrimp macaroni, Beef macaroni or this Baked macaroni.

HOW TO MAKE EASY TUNA MACARONI

Step 1: Drain and flake the tuna with a fork; set aside.

Step 2: Cook the pasta in a saucepan with water seasoned with a little salt and a peeled onion. When the pasta is cooked, drain it with a skimmer and set aside.

Step 3: Meanwhile, in a saucepan, add the chopped onion, chopped garlic and the olive oil. Stir and sauté on a medium-low heat until the onion start to turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Add the tuna, pepper and the tomato pulp. Stir and cook on a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5: Add the cooked macaroni, mix the pasta well in the tuna and cook for more 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve.

RECIPE TIPS

If you have leftovers, store the tuna macaroni in the fridge in a properly airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). We advise that you do not store it for more than 2 days.

If you prefer, you can replace the tomato pulp and cook the tuna with fresh tomatoes cut into small chunks. The recipe will be healthier, but will take longer to make.

Easy Tuna Macaroni

If you like quick recipes with tuna and pasta, don't waste any more time and make this delicious tuna macaroni! It's ready in just 20 min!

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Category:Main dishes, Pasta, Quick & easy, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 3
Prep Time:5 m
Cook Time:15 m
Total Time:20 m
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Ingredients
• 200 grams (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
• 350 grams (12 1/3 ounces) canned tuna
• 1 medium onion
• 1 small onion to cook the pasta
• 150 grams (5 1/3 ounces) tomato pulp
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic
• Pepper (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Water to cook the pasta
Directions
1. Drain and flake the tuna with a fork; set aside.
2. Cook the pasta in a saucepan with water seasoned with a little salt and a peeled onion. When the pasta is cooked, drain it with a skimmer and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, add the chopped onion, chopped garlic and the olive oil. Stir and sauté on a medium-low heat until the onion start to turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the tuna, pepper and the tomato pulp. Stir and cook on a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the cooked macaroni, mix the pasta well in the tuna and cook for more 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve.
Easy Tuna Macaroni
Nutrition facts
Serves 3
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 660
Total Fat 26.5 g(34%)
Saturated Fat 4.5 g(22%)
Cholesterol 36 mg(12%)
Sodium 164 mg(7%)
Total Carbohydrate 63.5 g(23%)
Protein 42.5 g