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How to Make Tuna Spaghetti

Our tuna spaghetti recipe utilizes inexpensive ingredients to make a healthy and fulfilling meal. This dish features many layers of flavor and texture from simple ingredients that may already be in your pantry.
  • cook TIME 6 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 10 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian
Keyword: how to make tuna spaghetti, tuna spaghetti, tuna spaghetti recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 465 kcal

Ingredients (13)

  • 20 oz cooked spaghetti
  • 6 oz low-sodium canned light tuna
  • 1 oz raw cured bacon chopped
  • 0.5 oz brined capers
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Put a pan on low heat and sear 1 oz bacon for 1 minute or until caramelized.

step 1 How to Make Tuna Spaghetti
2

Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp garlic, and 2 tbsp olive oil and stir for 30 seconds over medium heat.

step 2 How to Make Tuna Spaghetti
3

Add 20 oz cooked spaghetti, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 0.5 oz brined capers, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and mix well for 2 minutes.

step 3 How to Make Tuna Spaghetti
4

Add 6 oz canned tuna and mix for 2 more minutes.

step 4 How to Make Tuna Spaghetti
5

Take it off the heat, garnish with parsley, and enjoy.

step 5 How to Make Tuna Spaghetti

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 465 kcal | Fat 22 g | Saturated Fat 7 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat 11 g | Cholesterol 35 mg | Sodium 451 mg | Potassium 118 mg | Carbohydrate 46 g | Fiber 3 g | Sugar 1 g | Protein 21 g | Vitamin A 182 IU | Vitamin C 6 mg | Calcium 29 mg | Iron 1 mg