A tasty first course ready in a flash, the Light Creamy Tuna Pasta is also light thanks to ricotta and natural tuna.
Of course, if you want, you can use tuna in oil for even more flavor, and make sure to use tuna fillets in a glass jar so they remain visibly intact.
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The light creamy pasta with tuna and olives is perfect for a night with friends, a family lunch, or any time you want something effortless yet tasty when returning from work.
Very few ingredients, mostly already in our fridge, and voilà, the Creamy Tuna Pasta will be ready by the time the water boils.
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If you like quick first courses, below are more ideas to make even at room temperature, and then right after the photo, we’ll discover how to prepare this super creamy Tuna Pasta!!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to prepare Light Creamy Tuna and Olive Pasta
- 14 oz pasta (short, your preferred type)
- 1 cup ricotta
- 9 oz natural tuna (fillets)
- 3.5 oz taggiasche olives
- Half ladle Tropea red onion
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste basil (fresh)
Preparation of Light Creamy Tuna and Olive Pasta
Start the light creamy tuna and olive pasta by preparing the water to cook the pasta, so place it on the flame and add a bit of salt.
Peel and finely chop the Tropea onion, then fry it in a pan with a little extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes.
When it becomes tender but not burnt, add the ricotta and let it melt, adding a few tablespoons of pasta cooking water.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta leaving it slightly al dente.
Add the shredded tuna fillets to the pan and gently mix to incorporate them with the ricotta.
Just add salt and incorporate the taggiasche olives.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it with a slotted spoon into the pan with the sauce along with another ladle of cooking water.
Toss for a few seconds to mix the flavors, and before serving, sprinkle with a few torn basil leaves.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Can I skip the onion?
If you don’t like it, you can skip it or replace it with 1 whole garlic clove to be removed once the ricotta is flavored.
Can I use tuna in oil?
Yes, the recipe won’t be as light, but it will gain flavor.
How can I substitute ricotta?
You can substitute it with robiola or another soft cheese like stracchino.
