This tuna pesto pasta is an easy and delicious meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes. Made with only a handful of ingredients, this tuna pesto pasta salad is not just perfect for a busy weeknight but also as an easy, healthy make-ahead lunch idea.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 11 minutesminutes
Total Time 21 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 507kcal
Author Carmy
Ingredients
2½ to 3cupsfarfalle pasta*
1½cupsfrozen peas
1cuppestoor 1½ cups if using 3 cups pasta
¼ to ½red onionchopped or thinly sliced
10ozgrape tomatoeshalved (284 grams)
2canstunawell-drained, (150 grams per can)
1½tablespoonslemon juice(half a lemon)
zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water has boiled, add the pasta and stir occasionally as it cooks. I use farfalle which takes 10 to 11 minutes. Add the frozen peas one minute before the pasta is done so it can cook. When done, drain.
Add the pesto to the pasta and peas and stir to combine, making sure the pasta is well coated.
Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, tuna, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pot.
Mix well to combine and serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.
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Notes
*Barilla suggests ¾ cup of dried farfella pasta per serving, but it's up to how much pasta you're in the mood for.