Garlic Butter Canned Tuna Pasta (15 Minutes)

Name: Garlic Butter Canned Tuna Pasta (15 Minutes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can (170g) tuna, drained (I like using chunk light tuna); 100g spaghetti (you can use whatever pasta you like; make it gluten-free with gluten free pasta); 5 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 shallot or 1/4 onion; 1 good squeeze of lemon juice; half lemon, zest; 1 tbsp butter (you can substitute with olive oil); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp capers; 1 tbsp cilantro, rough chop; salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

This satisfying 15 minutes Canned Tuna Pasta low-key fancy recipe with garlic butter is quick, easy and delicious! When you are in a pinch for time or have forgotten to go grocery shopping, all you need is a can of tuna and your choice of pasta! This busy weeknight pantry meal makes one hella good midnight snack too!

Updated at: Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:24:22 GMT