Tuna pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes, tuna, basil, and parmesan. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal. Ready in 20 minutes!
Course
Main
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time20minutes
Servings4
AuthorKatie Moseman
Ingredients
Salt
3cupscavatappi pastacellentani
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonwineoptional
12ozfresh cherry tomatoesquartered (halved grape tomatoes may be substituted)
1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese
1ozfresh basilchopped
Instructions
Add water to a pot, then add in enough salt to make the water taste like saltwater. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet on medium low until bubbling. Add the wine (if using) and whisk together. Let the mixture bubble for a minute or until slightly thickened.
Add the tuna and stir to coat. Toss in the tomatoes and stir to warm, but do not cook further. Remove from heat. Drain the pasta and add the pasta to the skillet. Toss the pasta, tuna, and tomatoes together, then divide into serving bowls.
Top each portion with 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan and equal sprinkles of basil. Serve immediately.